The Pocket Guru: Guidance and Mantras for Spiritual Awakening and Emotional Wisdom (Wisdom Book, Spiritual Meditation Book, Spiritual Self-Help Book) 2018027175, 9781452174150, 9781452174358, 1452174156

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THE

POCKET GURU guidance and mantras for

S P I R I T U A L AWA K E N I N G and

EMOTIONAL WISDOM

D R . S I R I S AT N A M

Text copyright © 2019 by Siri Sat Nam. Illustrations copyright © 2019 by Orion Orbes. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Names: Nam, Siri Sat, author. Title: The pocket guru / Siri Sat Nam, PhD, LMFT. Description: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2019] Identifiers: LCCN 2018027175 | ISBN 9781452174150 (hardcover : alk. paper) | ISBN 9781452174358 (epub, mobi) Subjects: LCSH: Self. | Self-actualization (Psychology) | Meditation. Classification: LCC BF697 .N36 2019 | DDC 158.1--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018027175 Design by Hillary Caudle Chronicle books and gifts are available at special quantity discounts to corporations, professional associations, literacy programs, and other organizations. For details and discount information, please contact our corporate/premiums department at [email protected] or at 1-800-759-0190. Chronicle Books LLC 680 Second Street San Francisco, California 94107 www.chroniclebooks.com

Dedication to my mother, stepfather, and those individuals on the maternal side (my aunt, grandmother, grandfather, and great-grandmother) who raised me with love and taught me respect of self and others. I thank you. I WOULD LIKE TO DEDICATE THIS BOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 11 CHAPTERS 14 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 254

14 Addiction 16 Alone 18 Anger 20 Anxiety 22 Betrayal 24 Body 26 Calling 28 Celebration 30 Challenges 32

MEDITATION FOR CALM

34 Children 36 Choice 38 Clarity 40 Commitment 42 Communication 44 Compassion 46 Completion

48 Confidence 50 Control 52  M EDITATION

94  M EDITATION

THE HEART CHAKRA TO INCREASE

ENERGY

54 Courage 56 Creativity 58 Death 60 Decisions 62 Depression 66 Deserve 68 Destruction 70 Discipline 72 Disease 74 M  EDITATION

FOR

MENTAL ALERTNESS

76 Divine 78 Earth 80 Education 82 Ego 84 Faith 86 Family 88 Father 90 Fear 92 Feelings

TO DEVELOP

96 Feminine Principle 98 Food 100 Forgiving 102 Friends 104 Fun 106 Giving 108 Greatest 110 Grit 112 Happiness 114 M EDITATION

TO HEIGHTEN

WISDOM

116 Healing 118 Home 120 Hope 122 Human 124 Humility 126 I 128 Ideas 130 Intimacy 132 Intuition 134 M EDITATION

TO CREATE

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL BALANCE

136 Learn 138 Lies 140 Life 142 Listen 144 Love 146 Marriage 148 Masculine Principle 150 Mastery 152 Meditate 154 M EDITATION

TO CLEANSE

THE SUBCONSCIOUS MIND

156 Mind 158 Money 160 Mother 162 Motivation 164 New 166 Opportunity 168 Organization 170 Pain 172 Patience 174 MEDITATION 176 People 178 Play 180 Power 182 Problems

FOR HEALING

184 Purpose 186 Regret 188 Relationships 190 Relaxation 192 Reputation 194 M EDITATION

TO ENHANCE

INTUITION

196 Resentment 198 Resilience 200 Resistance 202 Responsibility 204 Sadness 206 Self-Esteem 208 Sex 210 Shame 212 Spirituality 214 M EDITATION GOALS

216 Strategy 218 Stress 220 Struggle 222 Success 224 Suffer 226 Suicide 228 Surrender

TO ATTAIN

230 Teacher 232 Thoughts 234 M EDITATION

TO BALANCE

THE LEFT AND RIGHT HEMISPHERES OF THE BRAIN

236 Time 238 Today 240 Tomorrow 242 Transitions 244 Trust 246 Truth 248 Understanding 250 Wisdom 252 Word

Introduction we usually think of a “guru” as a perfect being, a holy man or woman who is an incarnation of the Divine—a Mahan Rishi. The reality is that a guru is the intermediary between the individual and a higher power. Of course, guru consciousness can be embodied within a person, but, in this particular situation, the Spark of the Divine, the Light from Beyond, the Loving Guidance, will be lodged within a book. The function of any avatar, prophet, teacher, or guru is to transform darkness of mind into light. Indeed, this Pocket Guru is no different. It is a vehicle to deepen into wisdom. We all have the capacity to receive wisdom, if we but consciously sit, meditate, and wait to receive it. The structure of The Pocket Guru is rooted in numerology, as it is comprised of 108 chapters—a number that is sacred in yogic tradition. The number 90 correlates to completion, perfection, fulfillment, and mastery, while 108 confirms that mastery has transpired. IN MODERN DAY UNDERSTANDING,

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Each chapter has 11 power statements to guide you in the mastery of that particular chapter’s topic. First, skim the list of 108 chapter verses in the Table of Contents. Which one calls you? After you make a conscious choice of the topic, read through that chapter’s power statements a few times. If you wish to begin gaining the blessings of those statements, commit to reciting them 11 times in one sitting as you deepen into manifestation. If you wish to change a habit, repeat this exercise for 40 days, a time span that has spiritual, historical significance. If you wish to perfect any of the 108 chapter verses, do the recitation for 90 days. To confirm your mastery, do it for 108 days. While you are reciting the 11 power statements aloud from a chapter verse, consciously feel the words you are speaking. To manifest the blessing of the power statement, visualize the words inscribed on your forehead or listen deeply to what you are saying to merge with the meaning on an auditory level. Decide which mode, visual or auditory, is more primary for you. The Pocket Guru also contains 11 meditation practices—eleven being the number that represents the guru (consciousness beyond the limitation of the individual mind). Each meditation will work on different aspects of your being (e.g., your intuition, your heart center). The Siddha (what can

be achieved if the meditation is mastered, such as development of heightened intuition, expanded ability for compassion, and so on) introduces each meditation. Use these meditations to rid the subconscious mind of repressed psychic material and activate your personal growth.  Allow The Pocket Guru to propel your spiritual awareness, enhance mental calm, increase emotional intelligence, and cement success in your relationship to yourself and others. The experience will be yours. If you do the work, the work will, eventually, begin to work for you.

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Addiction 14 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

in which someone is obsessed with something outside themselves to make them feel good. That something could be innumerable things such as drugs, food, sex, work, and even relationships. Those who are addicted compulsively act until they become possessed by the behaviors. In giving up an addiction to one particular substance or activity, it is necessary to be cautious and not compulsively act out in another arena. For example, in giving up drugs, an individual can become addicted to cigarettes or food. Resolving addiction takes concentrated work. To overcome addictive behaviors, professional assistance is often needed to regain mental, physical, and emotional stability. But also allow the following 11 statements to inform and assist in the journey of overcoming addictive behaviors. ADDICTION IS THE SYNDROME

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

ADDICTION

2.

ADDICTION

is obsession and compulsion.

says that I need something outside of myself to make me feel good.

3.

ADDICTION

is a time-consuming, dysfunctional relationship with something outside myself.

4.

ADDICTION

5.

ADDICTION

6.

ADDICTION

7.

ADDICTION

8.

ADDICTION

offers a temporary moment of perceived pleasure and release from pain. has disconnected me from what can be fun outside of my addictive behavior. says I have uncomfortable feelings that I need to work through. dissipates when I process abuse—physical, sexual, and neglect— that I have experienced. points to internalized shame and the need to realign with unconditional self-love.

9.

ADDICTION

informs me that I must become aware that I am enough.

10.

ADDICTION

11.

ADDICTION

suggests I acknowledge my triggers and make different choices. tells me it is okay to ask for help.

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Alone 16 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

we have not cultivated the art and science of being alone. Yes, it is comforting to have pleasant company, but can we also have an enjoyable time when we are simply alone? The concept that we are whole within ourselves appears to have escaped the cultural narrative. Of course, other people can have attributes and qualities that give us a sense of fulfillment. But to think of ourselves as incomplete and in need of the company of others to be fulfilled is a premise that debilitates and sours the psyche. To become aware that we are whole and complete within ourselves is an exhilarating thought. When we begin to think about ourselves as the delectable main course, then we can nurture ourselves. Meditation is one of the tools to enhance this sense of oneness.

WITHIN OUR CULTURE

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

Being ALONE can activate the wish to be with someone.

2.

Being ALONE is sometimes scary.

3.

Being ALONE can arouse negative thoughts.

4.

Being ALONE gives me time to hear my thoughts.

5.

Being ALONE requires that I focus my thoughts on goodwill.

6.

Being ALONE can be a respite from the busyness of life.

7.

Being ALONE signals that it is time for meditation.

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8.

Being ALONE causes me to deepen into stillness.

T H E

9.

Being ALONE is time to be with my individual soul.

10. Being ALONE is time to deepen into my oneness with the Divine. 11. Being ALONE evokes peace.

P O C K E T G U R U

Anger 18 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

we are commonly taught that we should suppress anger. Assuredly, anger has gotten a bad rap when it is expressed through physical assaults, domestic violence, war, road rage, murder, and horrid episodes of revenge—all of which are dysfunctional expressions of anger. Nonetheless, suppressing our anger is not the goal. Instead, we should seek to master the expression of our anger. When another has insulted us, violated our boundaries, or disrespected our rights, and we consciously decide not to respectfully and peacefully express our anger, then we are delivering the message to the other that they can continue to inflict pain, discomfort, and disrespect. Allow Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be an example of one who practiced this principle. It was he who was so angry and disgusted with segregation and the violation of black people’s civil liberties that he organized a nation of people to protest in a manner that elevated the consciousness of the entire United States. To deny our anger is to silently reinforce insult to our person, violation of boundaries, and disrespect to self. But to channel our anger “effectively” has the possibility of creating positive change in the world at large.

WITHIN OUR CULTURE

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

ANGER

is an unsettling feeling.

2.

ANGER

stems from my unexpressed hurt.

3.

ANGER

is telling me to respect my hurt.

4.

ANGER

5.

ANGER

6.

ANGER

7.

ANGER

held in can hurt and negatively impact my health (e.g., heart problems, skin eruptions, etc.). signals that I must effectively communicate. effectively expressed will ignite my growth. effectively expressed will ignite the other’s growth.

8.

ANGER

is the fire inside me to create transformation.

9.

ANGER

10.

ANGER

11.

ANGER

effectively expressed can lead to positive change. must be acknowledged.

acknowledged and effectively expressed says I am emotionally intelligent.

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Anxiety 20 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

such as insomnia, heart palpitations, sweaty palms or feet, is no fun. This disorder can incapacitate an individual and prevent daily functioning. The cause? The treatment? There is no one cause and no one treatment. But concentrating on the origin of one’s anxiety and the triggers is the key to diminishing its impact. Reflection, deep breathing, and trying new ways of being in the world, along with a dedicated, daily meditative practice, can help bring relief. ANXIETY, WITH ITS UNSETTLING SYMPTOMS,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

ANXIETY

drains my mental and emotional energy.

2.

ANXIETY

3.

ANXIETY

4.

ANXIETY

5.

ANXIETY

6.

ANXIETY

7.

ANXIETY

8.

ANXIETY

T H E

9.

ANXIETY

wants to debilitate me, but I will divert it into efforts to achieve my goals.

P O C K E T

10.

ANXIETY

11.

ANXIETY

is the nervousness that arises when I feel as if I have no control. says I am obsessing on certain thoughts. provokes me to process deepseated, repressed psychic material. subsides as I do free-flow writing.

is surmounted as I employ patience. lessens as I embrace adventure and do something different. alerts me to engage in life rather than worry about life.

recedes as I remember that life is constantly unfolding on my behalf. dissipates as I meditate on the Divine and feel its protection.

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G U R U

Betrayal 22 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

it sears, it traumatizes. It destroys trust. What do we do after we have been deceived, dishonored, or devalued? The survivor, first of all, must acknowledge the collection of feelings (e.g., sadness, hurt, fear, anger) that have resulted as they face the reconstruction of the psyche. Understandably, we would rather run away from these uncomfortable feelings; yet, when we learn to sit in this darkness, a transformation into the Expanded Self becomes possible. Everyone is not here to love us. Be clear about that. Within the universe there are snakes and sharks as well as doves and peacocks. We must use discernment as we attempt to live life. BETRAYAL HURTS,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

BETRAYAL

hurts.

2.

BETRAYAL

hurts, but I’m still breathing.

3.

BETRAYAL

4.

BETRAYAL

5.

BETRAYAL

evokes despair.

6.

BETRAYAL

evokes anger.

7.

BETRAYAL

8.

BETRAYAL

feels as if my heart has been extracted from my chest. asks me to acknowledge a violation of my boundaries, my trust, and/or my kindness.

gives me an opportunity to go beyond my anger and feel my hurt. can be discussed to discern whether the other made an unconscious mistake.

9.

BETRAYAL

10.

BETRAYAL

11.

takes me out of idealism and into realism. can be avoided when I trust my intuition. hurts, and it takes time for my wounds to heal. BETRAYAL

23 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

Body 24 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

Respect and take care of it because, if we don’t, the next eye will be glass, the next leg, prosthetic, and the next heart, a transplant. Be mindful: Each of us will get only one body in this lifetime. We should worship it as we feed, rest, and energize it. The body is our personal vehicle while on the planet. It transports us from one place to another. It is a gift from the Divine. It is the carrier of our living souls. THE BODY IS A GIFT FROM THE DIVINE.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

My BODY is the vehicle that gets me around while on the planet.

2.

My BODY should be preserved.

3.

My BODY requires daily attention.

4.

My BODY prospers when I feed it, exercise it, and give it proper rest.

5.

My BODY works for me when I respect its needs.

6.

My BODY , when healthy, allows me to work.

7.

My BODY should not be overworked.

8.

My BODY enjoys being touched: hugs, affection, massage, sensual and sexual touch.

9.

My BODY houses the spirit of the Divine.

10. My BODY is a gift from the Divine. 11. My BODY is Divine.

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Calling 26 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

that often consumes an individual is “What should I do?” The real question to ask is not “What should I do?” but “Who am I?” When we begin to explore the self, we discover the golden treasure. When we consistently pay attention to what we enjoy doing so much that we would do it for free, then we begin to traverse the path that will reveal what it is we should do. We must get cozy with ourselves. The answer lies within. ONE OF THE QUESTIONS

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

My CALLING is my primary work while on the planet.

2.

My CALLING is at one with the life that I am living.

3.

My CALLING is signaled by the throb of my heart.

4.

My CALLING is recognized as I hear the Divine Word.

5.

My CALLING is embraced as I follow the Word of the Divine.

6.

My CALLING consistently and continually calls out to me.

7.

My CALLING brings abundance as I let go of fear.

8.

My CALLING blesses me as well as those that I serve.

9.

My CALLING is acknowledged as others call me.

10. My CALLING says, “Answer the call.” 11. I am CALLED .

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Celebration 28 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to do a ritual, perform a ceremony, or organize festivities saluting the culmination of an event should not be devalued. In Western culture, it is all about attaining more, yet how often do we celebrate what we have already attained? Do we evoke a conscious moment where we commune with the unseen spirit for our success? Do we understand that we do not have to wait for those big events (marriages, graduations, etc.) in life to occur before we celebrate? Acknowledge that each day you are alive there is something to celebrate.

TO TAKE TIME OUT

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

CELEBRATION

is rejoicing because I have witnessed manifestation.

2.

CELEBRATION

3.

CELEBRATION

is not just for special occasions, but for everyday accomplishments, too. takes place on special holidays, but every day is a holy day.

4.

CELEBRATION

5.

CELEBRATION

6.

CELEBRATION

7.

CELEBRATION

8.

CELEBRATION

9.

CELEBRATION

10.

CELEBRATION

11.

of life should not wait until my death; I will celebrate while I am still alive. does not have to be a huge public festivity; it can be a simple act of thanks and expression of joy. brings merriment, tears, laughter, and camaraderie. recognizes that something that could have gone wrong did not occur. reminds me of the goodness of the Divine. is appropriate at the end of each day. is giving thanks for what I have. CELEBRATION

is vital.

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Challenges 30 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to test our mental, emotional, and spiritual development. How we respond to challenges demonstrates our effectiveness in dealing with life’s moments. Things are always happening. Sometimes we have to make things happen, while other times it is best to relax and let things happen around us. Whatever the case may be, we must consciously act, rather than emotionally react. If you are at a complete loss as to what to do, it is appropriate to get other opinions. Process the challenge you’re facing with a relative, friend, or expert. The challenging moment is a defining one, particularly as you experience the ramifications of how you deal with the challenge. CHALLENGES PRESENT THEMSELVES

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

CHALLENGES

come and go.

2.

CHALLENGES

3.

CHALLENGES

4.

CHALLENGES

5.

CHALLENGES

6.

CHALLENGES

7.

CHALLENGES

8.

CHALLENGES

T H E

9.

CHALLENGES

point me toward victory as I release doubt that I cannot overcome.

P O C K E T

10.

CHALLENGES

present themselves to keep me conscious of the Divine. are part of the play of the Divine. are merely moments in Time and Space. activate my intelligence, fortitude, and trust in myself. invigorate my adventuresome nature. are ameliorated when I face them head on. provoke me to consider possibilities.

go away when I am

resourceful. 11.

CHALLENGES

remind me to have faith.

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G U R U

Meditation for

CALM

This is the meditation to do when you feel frenetic, neurotic, unfocused, and unclear. With conscious practice, you will become clear in mind and calm in spirit.

SIDDHA:

Sit on the floor in easy pose, where your legs are crossed. This posture stills the energy of the lower centers of consciousness and allows us to more easily activate the higher centers of consciousness. You may also simply sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor to ground yourself. Your spine should be straight and your neck an extension of your spine. Now, bring the thumb of your right hand against the right nostril, completely closing it off so that you breathe through the left nostril. All the other fingers of your right hand should be pointing straight up. The left hand is in Gyan Mudra (thumb touches the tip of the Jupiter finger, the index finger) as it rests on the left thigh with the palm up or down.  Begin to breathe long, deep breaths through the left nostril. Focus on your breathing; if other thoughts come into your mind while this is happening, simply let them go and refocus on the breath coming in and going out. As you inhale, fill up the lower lungs, middle lungs, then upper lungs. As you exhale, exhale all the breath completely out of the lungs. Continue breathing through the left nostril. Practice this conscious rhythmic breathing for 3 to 11 minutes.

Children 34 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to planet Earth to be nurtured and matured into adults. Yet, it is we, their adult caretakers, who are responsible for their safety, education, and emotional well-being. Children are new. They are our legacy as well as our future. CHILDREN ARE BORN FROM THE COSMOS

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

CHILDREN

come from the unknown.

2.

CHILDREN

3.

CHILDREN

4.

CHILDREN

5.

CHILDREN

grow.

6.

CHILDREN

blossom with attention.

7.

CHILDREN

require my attention.

8.

CHILDREN

should be guided.

9.

CHILDREN

have vast potential.

10.

CHILDREN

11.

CHILDREN

are gifts that should be cared for by the people around them. learn from adults and other children. can teach the adults around them.

that are cared for now will excel in the future. bring great delight.

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Choice 36

CHOICES ARE THE DECISIONS WE MAKE FROM MOMENT

yet how efficacious our choices will be depends on whether they are in alignment with the Divine. It is when we consciously commit to doing our daily spiritual work, emotional cleansing, and mental focusing that our choices will be unconsciously conscious (meaning that we will make the best choice without conscious thought). It is then that we will overstep the landmines that can devastate our personal, relational, financial, and familial lives. TO MOMENT,

T H E P O C K E T G U R U

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

CHOICE

gives me infinite possibilities.

2.

CHOICE

invigorates my life.

3.

CHOICE

must be made in the moment.

4.

CHOICE

5.

CHOICE

has consequences.

6.

CHOICE

impacts my future.

7.

CHOICE

8.

CHOICE

9.

CHOICE

10. 11.

will be rooted in compassion for self and others.

should enhance my freedom, strengthen my mental and emotional being, and do no harm to self or others. illuminates my path with good health, wholesome relationships, and a secure future. resulting from devoted spiritual work will cause my decisions to be unconsciously conscious.

37 T H E

CHOICE

P O C K E T

CHOICE

G U R U

that is in alignment with the Divine will bring propitious results. is mine.

Clarity 38 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

it would be to have clarity. To have a clear understanding of what is happening in life with all its vicissitudes would be, unquestionably, comforting. If we had greater clarity, perhaps our lives would have fewer misgivings, mishaps, missed opportunities. It would assist us in making the best decisions as life presents its invitations, challenges, and temptations. An excellent way to develop clarity is to meditate daily. Meditation is the worthy practice that will rid the unconscious of its mental debris (doubts, fears, insecurities) and bestow us with clarity. Throughout The Pocket Guru there are 11 meditations. Choose one or two to practice daily as clarity is heightened. IF I HAD BUT ONE WISH,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

CLARITY

2.

CLARITY

3.

CLARITY

4.

CLARITY

5.

CLARITY

6.

CLARITY

7.

CLARITY

8.

CLARITY

9.

CLARITY

10.

CLARITY

P O C K E T

CLARITY .

G U R U

11.

guides and protects me.

comes when I seek the wisdom of others. asks me to be fully conscious of the consequences of my actions. steers me away from doing something I will regret. tells me to take care of the details within my life. comes when I acknowledge the longings of my heart. is fueled by daily spiritual practice. comes when I am peaceful.

becomes peace when I merge with the rhythm of my breath. comes when I listen from the still, quiet space inside.

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Commitment 40 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

who has the ability to commit is to be respected and valued. A person who cannot commit is not wholly trustworthy. Indeed, if a person cannot commit to their word, then they also cannot commit to a wholesome relationship, even a wholesome relationship with themselves. When we do commit to ourselves, that means we are committed to our passions, likes, dislikes, and feelings. Our heart is committed to not missing a beat; our breath is committed to keeping us alive. Allow us to be as committed to ourselves as the Divine is committed to us. In addition, we have to learn to commit to our personal ideation and goals; otherwise we are creating a situation in which the universe will not be committed to fulfilling those goals. We get not what we want in life but that to which we commit. It is our commitment that will bring about the things of the world that we seek. AN INDIVIDUAL

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

COMMITMENT

is a conscious choice.

2.

COMMITMENT

does not waver.

3.

COMMITMENT

4.

COMMITMENT

5.

COMMITMENT

6.

COMMITMENT

7.

COMMITMENT

is always doing what I said I would do. sustained creates trust from others. is deciding to be one of the best at what I do. is necessary to reach my goals. added to intuition equals success.

8.

COMMITMENT

9.

COMMITMENT

10.

COMMITMENT

11.

to principles of Higher Consciousness gains me respect. to righteousness will bring the right things to me. overcomes fate and propels me toward my destiny. is the way to a prosperous future. COMMITMENT

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Communication 42 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

in life that is central to harmonious relationships and pleasant outcomes. And something that assuredly enhances communication is the awareness that communication is heart to heart, not head to head. Communication is not to be viewed as an attempt to convince someone of something. It is to be viewed as connecting to someone else’s heartfelt perspective as you share your thoughts. Take a good look at to whom you are speaking. What are they feeling? See the world through their eyes as you speak to their heart from your heart; that is how a meeting of the minds will result. COMMUNICATION IS ONE OF THOSE ELEMENTS

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

COMMUNICATION

is essential in maintaining relationships.

2.

COMMUNICATION

3.

COMMUNICATION

can overcome a rupture in a relationship. is never to disrespect or abuse another.

4.

COMMUNICATION

is enhanced as I actively listen to others.

5.

COMMUNICATION

6.

COMMUNICATION

7.

COMMUNICATION

8.

COMMUNICATION

9.

COMMUNICATION

10.

COMMUNICATION

11.

COMMUNICATION

requires me to consciously choose my words. is verbal and nonverbal.

connects me to my friends, relatives, intimate others, and children. sustains camaraderie among my family members, coworkers, and community. is about hearing not just words, but also needs. requires that I feel myself as well as the other. is heart to heart, not head to head.

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Compassion 44 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to see and hear stories of someone who selflessly served another. It warms the heart to witness or hear of someone who lived in their heart and was kind to another. IT IS ALWAYS ENDEARING

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

COMPASSION

means first and foremost being kind and considerate to myself.

2.

COMPASSION

3.

COMPASSION

4.

COMPASSION

5.

COMPASSION

6.

COMPASSION

7.

COMPASSION

is the caring that guides my words and actions. is being the good luck in the midst of another’s bad luck. is giving and sharing with others who are less fortunate. allows me to forgive another when they have transgressed against me. overrides my sense of pain and anger. does not permit vengeance.

8.

COMPASSION

allows me to maintain my grace and dignity as I acknowledge the Divine in others.

9.

COMPASSION

10.

COMPASSION

11.

COMPASSION

means not judging another as right or wrong, good or bad. comes from my purity, which is the Divine within. places me in the realm of Higher Consciousness.

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Completion 46 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

If we start something, then finish it and, above all, do our best. If we are having trouble completing a task, it is absolutely appropriate to seek help. Tasks done with the help of a team are no less important than ones we complete without outside assistance. First thing in the morning, jot down the projected tasks to be completed that day, and if you do not complete them, put them on your list for the following day. Do the same for tasks that take place over the course of a week, month, or year, and check in to see how you are accomplishing them. Relish in the moment when you can scratch those tasks off your list as you complete them. Finish what you start. IT IS ABOUT FINISHING THE RACE.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

COMPLETION

2.

COMPLETION

3.

COMPLETION

4.

COMPLETION

5.

COMPLETION

6.

COMPLETION

7.

COMPLETION

is the goal.

is achieved with unwavering focus. comes with determination to make it to the finish line. is mine as I perpetually put one foot in front of the other. is pleasurable when I decide to enjoy the process. takes time.

says, “Take a rest, but then get back on the horse.”

8.

COMPLETION

tells me I have done my best.

9.

COMPLETION

heightens my self-esteem.

10.

COMPLETION

is to be celebrated.

11.

COMPLETION

says, “Job well done, now on to the next.”

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Confidence 48 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to develop the art and science of saying what we feel, feeling what we say, and saying what we see. For us to have confidence, we must come into a relationship with strength, honesty, and love as we embrace reality in a dignified way. No one can live for us and no one can die for us. So, when the day comes that we decide to live our lives in a fully embodied manner, then we will have displayed confidence. IT IS A WORTHY FOCUS

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

CONFIDENCE

lives inside me.

2.

CONFIDENCE

tells me, “I am enough.”

3.

CONFIDENCE

4.

CONFIDENCE

5.

CONFIDENCE

6.

CONFIDENCE

7.

CONFIDENCE

8.

CONFIDENCE

9.

CONFIDENCE

lets me know that I am deserving. tells me to speak from my heart. empowers me to effectively speak my truth. tells me to love the life I am living. spurs courage.

gives me courage to do what I must do to be happy. inspires me to live my best life.

10.

CONFIDENCE

says, “Go for it.”

11.

CONFIDENCE

is mine.

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Control 50 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

yet to have a realistic understanding of this concept is to know that we can control only our own behavioral choices. We do not have control over others. And we most definitely do not have control over Mother Nature. The awareness of our vulnerability and lack of control can create angst and existential anxiety. In merging with the Divine during meditative practice, our oneness is enhanced as we are intuitively guided to be in the right place at the right time, doing and saying the right thing. In relating to what is in absolute control through meditation, the practitioner eventually gains control. EVERYONE WANTS TO BE IN CONTROL;

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

CONTROL

of my mental and emotional balance comes through devoted meditative practice.

2.

CONTROL

of my emotional reactions is vital to harmonious relationships.

3.

CONTROL

of my emotional reactions comes when I utilize unsettling moments as an opportunity to display my grace.

4.

CONTROL

5.

CONTROL

6.

CONTROL

7.

CONTROL

8.

CONTROL

9.

CONTROL

10.

CONTROL

11.

CONTROL

of my words is important when speaking to another. of my environment comes through being organized. is the art and science of managing my life. is mine as I relinquish the idea of trying to control another. comes when I meditate and listen to the talk of the Divine. is mine in knowing the Divine is arranging my affairs.

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means knowing that the Divine is always in control.

T H E

is gained through meditation with the Divine, which has absolute control.

P O C K E T G U R U

Meditation to

INCREASE ENERGY

This is a meditation to do when one is depressed and low on energy. The right side of the body is the masculine side of the body, the sun side. Breathing through the right nostril will enhance mental focus. 

SIDDHA:

Sit on the floor in easy pose, where your legs are crossed. This posture stills the energy of the lower centers of consciousness and allows us to more easily activate the higher centers of consciousness. You may also simply sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor to ground yourself. Your spine should be straight and your neck an extension of your spine. Now, bring the thumb of your left hand against your left nostril, completely closing it off so that you breathe through the right nostril. All the other fingers of your left hand should be pointing straight up. Begin to breathe long and deep through the right nostril. The right hand is in Gyan Mudra (see page 33) as it rests on the right thigh with the palm up or down. Focus on your breathing; if thoughts come into your mind while this is happening, simply let them go and refocus on the breath coming in and going out. As you inhale, fill up the lower lungs, middle lungs, then upper lungs. As you exhale, exhale completely. Continue breathing through the right nostril. Practice this conscious rhythmic breathing for 3 to 11 minutes.

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throughout history have needed courage to push through in the face of obstacles, persevere through the onslaught of negativity, and battle with odds that seemed impossible to overcome. To have courage does not mean to lack fear; it means not succumbing to that fear. We can be fearful, but we must proceed forward anyway. We will never succeed without steadfast courage to keep going.

ALL GREAT PEOPLE

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

COURAGE

walks through fear.

2.

COURAGE

is employed by the fearless

warrior. 3.

COURAGE

allows me to overcome obstacles.

4.

COURAGE

5.

COURAGE

is the fire that blazes my path.

6.

COURAGE

is my will in action.

7.

COURAGE

propels me to speak honestly.

8.

COURAGE

helps me achieve possibility.

9.

COURAGE

knows my potential.

10.

COURAGE

11.

COURAGE

convinces me that I can overcome odds.

helps me reach my highest potential. victory.

stands proud and proclaims

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Creativity 56 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to create, for we are at one with the Divine, the Infinite Creative Consciousness; therefore, we have the ability to be infinitely creative. WE ALL HAVE THE ABILITY

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

CREATIVITY

is my privilege; otherwise, boredom, stagnation, and lack seep in.

2.

CREATIVITY

3.

CREATIVITY

4.

CREATIVITY

5.

CREATIVITY

6.

CREATIVITY

7.

CREATIVITY

can break boredom in my day-to-day routine. is the play of the child.

takes place at home, at work, and within the world at large. goes through stages as I embrace the process. sometimes requires the input of others. is bringing the unseen into concrete vision and making the unspoken audible.

8.

CREATIVITY

is a process of surrendering to the universal mind as ideas come.

9.

CREATIVITY

tells me to sit quietly and imagine.

10.

CREATIVITY

allows me to invent.

11.

CREATIVITY

inspires.

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Death 58 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

we may erroneously think that everyone will die but us. That denial can work for a while, but when it is time for the soul to leave the physical body, hopefully we will have lived! Death will, assuredly come to us all; it is a reminder to live our lives with gusto. IN THE EARLIER STAGES OF LIFE,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

DEATH

lives.

2.

DEATH

is a part of life.

3.

DEATH

sometimes surprisingly appears.

4.

DEATH

5.

DEATH

6.

DEATH

is the absence of movement.

7.

DEATH

is the transmigration of the soul.

8.

DEATH

9.

DEATH

10.

DEATH

T H E

11.

DEATH

reminds me to do what I enjoy now.

P O C K E T

is the unseen that will take me into the unknown. can be a peaceful transformation when life is lived consciously.

is not on my mind when I find purpose.

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reminds me to keep moving.

alerts me to the importance of today.

G U R U

Decisions 60 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

every second of the day. Even procrastination is a decision, for we are deciding not to move. In making a decision, we should always consider the consequences of that choice. Will our decisions harm ourselves or others? Will they prosper our personal growth and development? Will they help us achieve our life goals? And that which is most important: Will we be acting in the realm of Higher Consciousness, so we do not reap negative karma (a universal law which denotes that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction)?

WE MAKE DECISIONS

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

DECISIONS

are made by all peoples of the world.

2.

DECISIONS

3.

DECISIONS

4.

DECISIONS

5.

DECISIONS

6.

DECISIONS

7.

DECISIONS

have been made by others; now I must make a conscious decision. impact my relationships.

should be thought through for possible consequences. can alter my path for better or for worse. can heal situations.

made wisely can improve my life.

8.

DECISIONS

made wisely can enhance my physical security.

9.

DECISIONS

10.

DECISIONS

made wisely put me at ease.

11.

DECISIONS

bring me peace of mind.

made wisely can secure my future.

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Depression 62 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

we have been pulled into the Underworld, away from light into the darkness of despair. How are we to live through this descent? Can we be careful not to literalize—make tangible to the point of being a living entity—the depression and identify with it to such an extent that we entertain harm to ourselves? To successfully navigate through despair requires being careful not to judge it or resist it. It is there for a reason. But what is the reason? Have we had a recent loss? Have we received some unsettling news? Are we failing to take care of our needs and feeling worn down? Is there a chemical imbalance that would incline us to seek help from a medical professional? Or are we spiritually depleted? Our depression is asking us to let it be while it provokes us to a new consciousness, new thoughts, and a new way of doing and being in the world. We may retreat if we must, but we should take time to acknowledge the descent and allow for the emergence of inspiration. We are in a very, very powerful place for a new creativity. DEPRESSION FEELS AS IF

To alleviate depression, can we have a cathartic moment by watching a depressing movie or an uplifting one? Can we make an opening for the depression to speak aloud as we draw, write, dance, or talk it out? These are all means by which we can get out of our depression by getting into it. The spiritual component is also important. Is it time to elevate the spirit and meditate? We must reignite the spirit daily. Get your day going by starting it with a morning meditative practice. Depression does not have to be a permanent state of being. Identify it and let it inform you as to what is being asked of you. POWER STATEMENTS 1.

DEPRESSION

suffocates my life.

2.

DEPRESSION

lives and life stagnates.

3.

DEPRESSION

is pressing my spirit down.

4.

DEPRESSION

happens.

5.

DEPRESSION

can go away.

6.

DEPRESSION

provokes me to ask, “Why am I depressed?”

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7.

DEPRESSION

is diminished as I reach out to friends, relatives, therapists, ministers, healers.

8.

DEPRESSION

9.

DEPRESSION

10.

DEPRESSION

11.

DEPRESSION

is lessened when I take better care of my body and begin to exercise. can be alleviated when I dance, write, paint, and find other ways to express my emotions. asks me to meditate to connect to my soul. subsides when I do long deep breathing for 11 minutes.

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Deserve 66 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

we get what we deserve. There is the understanding that everyone should respect us, love us, and, assuredly, pay us well. Unfortunately, that does not automatically happen. We must acknowledge and proclaim our self-worth. There is something powerful about fully accepting ourselves and knowing that something is rightfully ours. It is in that consciousness that the possibility of getting not only what we want but what we deserve will come. WE DO NOT GET WHAT WE WANT IN LIFE;

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

I DESERVE to dream my life; I will work for it.

2.

I DESERVE the privilege of working to become a better individual.

3.

I DESERVE responsible teachers.

4.

I DESERVE to be compensated as befits my skill set and experience.

5.

I DESERVE to be myself while I consciously respect others.

6.

I DESERVE to be respected.

7.

I DESERVE to have my physical, emotional, and mental needs met.

8.

I DESERVE family members and intimate companions who express their love and appreciation for me.

9.

I DESERVE love.

10. I DESERVE to be happy. 11. I DESERVE .

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Destruction 68 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

not welcomed for it usually evokes sadness. Is our pain in any way assuaged through an understanding that from destruction comes rebirth? Allow us to embrace the reality that destruction will continue to occur, for it is part of Divine evolution. DESTRUCTION IS COMMONLY

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

DESTRUCTION

is part of the Divine, although it is still hard to fathom.

2.

DESTRUCTION

3.

DESTRUCTION

4.

DESTRUCTION

5.

DESTRUCTION

6.

DESTRUCTION

7.

DESTRUCTION

can sometimes be offset when I follow my intuition. feels like a death.

occurs, and sometimes I simply must witness so that I can learn and move on. says it’s time to change and let go. occurs so that reconstruction of my life can begin. is an opportunity to rebuild and realign.

8.

DESTRUCTION

creates a vacuum for something new to fill the space.

9.

DESTRUCTION

is a stage in the creative process.

10.

DESTRUCTION

is part of the journey of the personal and universal soul.

11.

DESTRUCTION

no longer disillusions me.

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Discipline 70 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

if we could learn the arts, sciences, and systems of thought simply through the process of osmosis? Unfortunately, this is not the case. In order to learn, we must do the work and we must keep doing the work until we have mastered it. That is discipline. This is the foundation for achievement. Discipline requires mental focus and a physical commitment. WOULD IT NOT BE GREAT

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

DISCIPLINE

must be practiced daily.

2.

DISCIPLINE

3.

DISCIPLINE

4.

DISCIPLINE

is developing good habits.

5.

DISCIPLINE

will enhance my skill set.

6.

DISCIPLINE

7.

DISCIPLINE

confronts the limitations of my ego. is strengthened with heartfelt passion.

will enhance my health, emotional well-being, and career security. results in a good reputation, enhanced financial revenue, and recognition of services.

8.

DISCIPLINE

is key to climbing the mountain and making sure I stay on top.

9.

DISCIPLINE

says, “Stay on course.”

10.

DISCIPLINE

is doing the work.

11.

DISCIPLINE

is the work of the master.

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Disease 72 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

is a key to the cure. What part of our body is asking for our attention? Our lungs? Then perhaps we are not breathing life and fully living. Our back? Perhaps we are not getting the support that we need. The kidneys? The kidneys relate to water, and on an emotional, mental, and spiritual level, that means sadness is in the being— there are tears that need to flow. If we look at disease as an opportunity to expand and correct emotional, mental, and spiritual imbalances, then we are setting in motion the possibility of healing. Disease is telling us that we are out of balance. How can we restore the balance? This is our opportunity to push the reset button.  DISEASE, AS A SYMPTOM,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

DISEASE

alerts me to restore balance in my life.

2.

DISEASE

3.

DISEASE

4.

DISEASE

5.

DISEASE

6.

DISEASE

7.

DISEASE

8.

DISEASE

says, “Be patient.”

9.

DISEASE

suggests that I change my habits.

10.

DISEASE

is an opportunity to process my life choices.

P O C K E T

11.

DISEASE

is my chance to heal my life, not just my body.

G U R U

inspires me to confer with experts. begins to leave when I start being compassionate with myself. asks me to be present to my needs, longings, and fears. pushes me to work through my feelings and sit in a neutrality of being. says, “Express my feelings.”

tells me to slow down and spend time with myself.

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Meditation for

MENTAL ALERTNESS

Do this meditation when you feel brain-dead. This meditation will stimulate your mind. You will feel more mentally alert.

SIDDHA:

Sit in easy pose, where your legs are crossed, or comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Your spine should be straight and your neck an extension of your spine. With your fingers spread, bring both hands up to the level of the heart chakra. The palms of the hands are facing each other. Begin to rhythmically hit the pads of the fingertips of the opposite hands together. Throughout the meditation, breathe long and deep. Do this rhythmic motion of tapping the fingertips with those of the opposite hand for 3 to 5 minutes.

Divine 76 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

sees the Divine as omnipresent, then that individual is in relationship to Higher Consciousness. The victory, the defeat, the accident, the challenge—all of it, is the Divine! To begin our day by giving homage to the Divine in our particular way, and thinking about and feeling the Divine’s presence all day, is to be in a constant relationship and ever-present with the Divine. Even still, there are several ways to relate to the Divine. We can think of the Divine as mother, father, lover, or friend. I, personally, think of the Divine as a mother who is ever compassionate, even when I make a slip. However, one can relate to the Divine as the father, which is rather common within cultures where the Divine is perceived as a protecting, guiding force. The Divine, the father, will also discipline us and give us a reminder that perhaps we should not do that again. Yet, if we think of the Divine as our lover, we will know beyond a doubt that, no matter what is happening, love is there. For example, getting laid off from a job is, initially, not received as a pleasant experience until we realize the good that will have ensued (e.g., time to be with loved ones, finally time to do what we really enjoy, a better job in the future, and so on). This orientation to the Divine embodies the frequent statement, “The Divine

WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL

is love.” But when we see the Divine as our friend, then we can rest assured that whatever mishap has occurred, assistance will come, the advice will come, the money will come. The Divine, our friend, will send someone or something to help us get out of the mess that we are in. Choose one of these perspectives and begin living a life that is Divine. POWER STATEMENTS 1.

The DIVINE is all that I can imagine, feel, hear, touch, and taste.

2.

The DIVINE gives me time and space to grow and prosper.

3.

The DIVINE is the Alpha and the Omega and everything in between.

4.

The DIVINE is in the space.

5.

The DIVINE is timeless and spaceless.

6.

The DIVINE is the seen and the unseen.

7.

The DIVINE is waiting to be known.

8.

The DIVINE is also unknown.

9.

The DIVINE is within you.

10. The DIVINE is within me. 11. The DIVINE is.

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Earth 78 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

in the galaxy, but we are on planet Earth, a material plane where we walk and talk, fueled by the breath of life and ignited by the soul. We all inhabit the Earth for a relatively short time, considering that the universe has been in existence for billions of years. Make the best of your time while here. If you don’t enjoy your stay, you will miss out. THERE ARE OTHER PLANETS

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

On planet EARTH , I live.

2.

On planet EARTH , I live to love.

3.

On planet EARTH , I consciously decide to live a life devoted to acts of caring toward animals, plants, self, and other.

4.

On planet EARTH , I breathe, eat, drink, and eliminate.

5.

On planet EARTH , which is like a hotel, I check in and, one day, I will check out.

6.

On planet EARTH , I have free will.

7.

On planet EARTH , destruction, drama, and dread sometimes occur.

8.

9.

On planet EARTH , I must utilize my consciousness to restore mental and emotional balance when rupture does occur. On planet EARTH , I am subject to karmic reactions.

10. On planet EARTH , I thrive when I commit. 11. On planet EARTH , my etheric self— my spirit—is encased in a body.

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Education 80 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

WE ALL NEED EDUCATION . We all must learn the

culture and mores of our society. What are the rules? What is it that we must learn to thrive? I use the word education broadly, as I am not speaking of the necessity of going to college, but rather of being a student of life. Whether we learn from a mentor or on our own, it is necessary to be armed with knowledge that can help us succeed on our journey of life.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

EDUCATION

comes when I am open to receive knowledge.

2.

EDUCATION

3.

EDUCATION

4.

EDUCATION

5.

EDUCATION

6.

EDUCATION

7.

EDUCATION

is for the young and the old.

assists me in the process of becoming myself. means learning from the learned. can come through formal schooling. sometimes results in the reception of certifications, licenses, and degrees. can come through having life experiences and carefully processing them.

8.

EDUCATION

assists me in becoming one of the learned.

9.

EDUCATION

continues throughout my life.

10.

EDUCATION

helps me master my life.

11. I welcome EDUCATION .

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Ego 82 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

the ego. It is merely our identity of self. We have a healthy relationship with our ego when we are confidently and authentically ourselves. When we project ourselves as more (inflation of the self ) or less (depreciation of the self ) than we are, the impact of both is negative. The goal is to be centered as we accurately assess our limitations as well as our assets. We need our ego; we just need it to be in union with the Divine—then we will be at one. And we achieve this as we dedicatedly devote time to meditation, which will bring us into that Divine harmony. SO OFTEN, WE PATHOLOGIZE

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

My EGO is my identity, my attachment, my limit.

2.

My EGO is comforted by familiarity and fears the unknown.

3.

My EGO , when fear based, resists change.

4.

My EGO , when fear based, hampers my personal growth.

5.

My EGO is negative when I project myself as more than I am or less than I am.

6.

My EGO is negative if I succumb to hubris.

7.

My EGO is positive when I inspire others.

8.

My EGO , when in union with the Divine, results in peace and manifestation.

9.

My EGO , when at one with the Divine, allows me to effectively interact with others in my environment.

10. My EGO empowers me to draw goodness into my life. 11. My EGO , when in union with the Divine, brings harmony.

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Faith 84 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

when we embrace hope; however, if our relationship with spirituality is undeveloped, then it is hard to have faith. So, in order to have faith, one must open up to spirit, energy, the unseen. Every day, we must start with the awareness that yesterday we had faith that we would get up, and, obviously, we did. We must proceed throughout the day with faith that our affairs will be taken care of. Live, love, and surrender to the flow of life. Things are always happening around us. We are not in complete control. Trust in that flow and have faith. FAITH LIVES

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

FAITH

is an elevated state of hope.

2.

FAITH

is trust in the unknown.

3.

FAITH

is the whisper telling me to trust.

4.

FAITH

5.

FAITH

6.

FAITH

7.

FAITH

8.

FAITH

9.

FAITH

is coming to me.

10.

FAITH

is here.

11.

FAITH .

revealed herself to me, and she was real. erodes my fear and heightens my love. lives when I let go of fear and become neutral. tells me to sit still and let things move around me. shines when I bow my head and merge in love.

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Family 86 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

It is possible to marry into a family, be adopted into a family, or create our own community family (e.g., our crew, our buddies, our posse). Whatever the case may be, family is a group of people with whom we have a deep and abiding connection, whether through bloodline or not. And even though we are a family, conflicts and disagreements occur. The goal is how to sustain the family camaraderie. The family is at its best when there’s cooperation among family members. HOW IS A FAMILY CREATED?

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

FAMILY

members are sometimes blood relatives and sometimes not.

2.

FAMILY

3.

FAMILY

4.

FAMILY

members inspire me to forgive.

5.

FAMILY

members are my tribe.

6.

FAMILY

7.

FAMILY

members and I share the idea of “we,” even though we individually differ. members sometimes disappoint and upset me.

members inspire me to learn how to communicate to resolve conflicts. members care for each other enough to share their feelings.

8.

FAMILY

members live in peace, sometimes in conflict, but always in love.

9.

FAMILY

10.

FAMILY

members live love and let live.

11.

FAMILY

members live.

members come together to learn to love.

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Father 88 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

and there is the father; both are important. Praise be to the father, whether he is biological, adopted, grandfather, or stepfather. It is his words and actions that guide us to know that we are strong and powerful. The “good enough” father provides stability and dependability. THERE IS THE MOTHER

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

FATHER

we may see as a god, but he is human.

2.

FATHER

3.

FATHER

4.

FATHER

5.

FATHER

6.

FATHER

7.

FATHER

can abandon me or provide a stable, dependable environment. who lacks emotional intelligence impacts my ability to deeply connect with another. sets an example of strength and security. who sacrifices lets me know I am worthy of love. impacts my clarity of purpose.

transmits reassurance through his touch.

8.

FATHER

gives me confidence when he takes time to listen to me.

9.

FATHER

does his best; the latter part of life, I must do the rest.

10.

FATHER

can be a source of protection.

11.

FATHER

empowers my life.

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Fear 90 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

ALL FEAR IS NOT IRRATIONAL .

To see a rattlesnake and stand still until it passes is to have acted appropriately. Yet, when our fears are irrational and debilitating, we must learn to eliminate them from our psyche. When we find ourselves in a place where fear is stunting our personal growth, then it is time to confront that fear and work through it mentally and emotionally. Extreme fear turns into anxiety, which can in turn lead to panic attacks and a myriad of moments within our lives where we are stunted/ paralyzed. To release undue fear takes concentrated work as we unearth deeply rooted repressed feelings. The following mantras will assist you in eradicating debilitating fears.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

FEAR

limits me.

2.

FEAR

can paralyze.

3.

FEAR

4.

FEAR

5.

FEAR

6.

FEAR

7.

FEAR

can alert me to possible danger. is sometimes a mirage, which befools me. goes away when I overcome irrationality. can bond like-minded people, for better or worse. can be a catalyst to motivate me into action.

8.

FEAR

9.

FEAR

10.

FEAR

P O C K E T

FEAR

G U R U

11.

can be a wake-up call to change my life.

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goes away when transmuted into love. can activate my courage and bravery. less.

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Feelings 92 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

but, nonetheless, they are real. Feelings are energy moving through us to inform us what is transpiring within the depth of our being. To not acknowledge our feelings is to disrespect ourselves. To deny our feelings is to be shut down to an energy that can propel personal growth. Learn to express your feelings so that they do not turn into dark energy that can cause disease. On a holistic level, disease is simply a symptom that encourages you to process parts of yourself that you have ignored. Feelings are not something to devalue. Devalue feelings and simultaneously you devalue the self. Say what you feel and feel what you say, and then you will be at one. FEELINGS MAY NOT BE LOGICAL,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

My FEELINGS are real.

2.

My FEELINGS are not always comfortable, but all of them are good.

3.

My FEELINGS are uncomfortable when my head and heart are in conflict.

4.

My FEELINGS are never wrong; my head must intelligently guide me as to what to do, creating no harm to self or others.

5.

My FEELINGS must be supported by my head so that I am at one.

6.

My FEELINGS are the fuel that propel my growth.

7.

My FEELINGS give me a deep understanding of myself in the moment.

8.

My FEELINGS , when acknowledged and expressed, show I am respecting myself.

9.

My FEELINGS , when consistently acknowledged, allow me to feel others’ feelings.

10. My FEELINGS should always be effectively expressed. 11. My FEELINGS , when effectively expressed, bring fulfillment.

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Meditation to

DEVELOP THE HEART CHAKRA

This meditation will bring you into a heartfelt relationship with self and others. You will begin to process life from the perspective of heart (e.g., warmth, compassion, empathy). It will enhance your ability to speak heart to heart with another individual. Your words will resonate in the hearts of others. SIDDHA:

Sit on the floor in easy pose where your legs are crossed. This posture stills the energy of the lower centers of consciousness and allows us to more easily activate the higher centers of consciousness. You may also simply sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor to ground yourself. Your spine should be straight and your neck an extension of your spine. Crisscross the hands, palms touching the chest, the sternum, the heart chakra. Begin to breathe long and deep as you bring your consciousness to the center of your chest. Experience the sensations at this center. After 2 minutes of long deep breathing, begin to chant the mantra, I feel, I feel myself, I am, I am. Let the mind merge with what you are saying. Chant this for 11 minutes.

Feminine Principle 96 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

which has differentiated itself into two operating forces: the Feminine Principle and the Masculine Principle. They are polarities of consciousness; neither is better than the other, simply different. The Feminine Principle is akin to the moon: It is changeable and has phases. It is never the same. It is ever moving. The Feminine Principle is supportive, as it revolves around others. It is the energetic force, the creative unit, and the nurturer of life. THERE IS THE DIVINE,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

FEMININE PRINCIPLE

is embodied in both woman and man.

2.

FEMININE PRINCIPLE

3.

FEMININE PRINCIPLE

4.

FEMININE PRINCIPLE

is the Infinite Creative Consciousness. is light and dark just like the moon. is supportive

like Mother Earth. 5.

FEMININE PRINCIPLE

is cyclical and seasonal like Mother Nature.

6.

FEMININE PRINCIPLE

7.

FEMININE PRINCIPLE

is flowing and ever changeable. within an individual is romantic, nurturing, and sensitive.

8.

FEMININE PRINCIPLE

within an individual is suggestive, indirect, and subtle.

9.

FEMININE PRINCIPLE

calms.

10.

FEMININE PRINCIPLE

feeds.

11.

FEMININE PRINCIPLE

works in collaboration with Masculine Principle to create balance.

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Food 98 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

FOOD IS A NECESSITY .

We can overindulge in food when we use it as a means to soothe ourselves when we are emotionally wrought. To have a wholesome relationship with food, we must be careful that we do not overeat or undernourish ourselves. The yogic teaching is that eighty morsels of food make one drop of blood. This information lets us know that what we eat impacts our blood, which in turn goes to our brain, which in turn affects our behavior. There is truth in the adage “You are what you eat,” so become conscious of what you put in your body. We have learned to eat for our taste, but perhaps we can begin to also eat for our health.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

FOOD

sustains my life.

2.

FOOD

3.

FOOD

gives me energy and strength.

4.

FOOD

is to be eaten when I’m hungry.

5.

FOOD

6.

FOOD

fuels my body and soothes my soul.

7.

FOOD

impacts my brain as well as my body.

8.

FOOD

9.

FOOD

can elevate or depress my mood.

10.

FOOD

eaten with others is communion.

11.

FOOD

that is nutritious maintains my health.

is to be savored and chewed, not gulped and swallowed down.

determines how mentally conscious I am.

prepared consciously is love being eaten.

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Forgiving 100 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

We are human, and at times, for whatever reason, we feel we have been slighted. Allow us to acknowledge our feelings and process what transpired. Whatever the case may be, it is best to completely let go of resentment, for that will harm us in the future. Resentment allowed to fester can later transform into physical unwellness. Rather than judge the individual who has violated our boundaries or our sense of good, give them to the Divine. In giving them to the Divine, we become completely resolved, as the spiritual law of karma becomes operative in the other’s life. Resentment must go for the other as we perhaps must also forgive ourselves. FORGIVING IS NOT EASY.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

FORGIVING

another challenges my ego but uplifts my spirit.

2.

FORGIVING

I can do, but I forget only when my safety is not at risk.

3.

FORGIVING

another activates the process of transforming my hurt.

4.

FORGIVING

5.

FORGIVING

6.

FORGIVING

7.

FORGIVING

8.

FORGIVING

9.

FORGIVING

10.

FORGIVING

11.

FORGIVING

myself or another is essential, otherwise I mentally and emotionally stagnate. myself or others reminds me that someone acted unconsciously. involves looking at things from a broader perspective. another triggers my awareness that all do not think or act like me. myself or another can take time. another catapults me into a realm of high spirituality. another says, “Release and let go into love.” another frees me to love once again.

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Friends 102 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

OH, TO HAVE REAL FRIENDS .

Sometimes we meet someone and instantly bond, while other times a bond gradually deepens with someone we have met years ago, and we eventually declare ourselves friends. We are assisted on the journey of life when friends are around. Stay open and let them come. We can start perhaps by being a friend to ourselves as well as being friendly wherever we go. Just be ourselves. A friend likes us for who we are.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

FRIENDS

commune with me as we play, laugh, and cry together.

2.

FRIENDS

help me during rough times.

3.

FRIENDS

comfort me.

4.

FRIENDS

relish in my spirit.

5.

FRIENDS

make me feel alive.

6.

FRIENDS

understand me.

7.

FRIENDS

love me.

8.

FRIENDS

teach me about myself.

9.

FRIENDS

speak truth.

10.

FRIENDS

are my allies.

11.

FRIENDS

are coming to me now.

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Fun 104 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to have fun in this life. In everything we do, allow us to find the joy, the amusement. In research that has focused on people on their deathbeds, one of the top regrets was not having enough fun. Let us begin to understand the importance of having fun. LET US ENDEAVOR

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

FUN

is what I will have while living on the planet, so that on my deathbed I will have no regret.

2.

FUN

3.

FUN

4.

FUN

5.

FUN

6.

FUN

is the focus of the child inside of me.

7.

FUN

is letting my spirit run free.

8.

FUN

is smiling, laughing, and feeling joy.

9.

FUN

T H E

is spending time with friends, children, lovers, family, and pets.

P O C K E T

allows me to not always be so serious. asks me to sometimes break my mundane routine. is personal.

is something I can experience while at work.

is being with people who are committed to “release, relax, rejoice.”

10.

FUN

11.

FUN

is playful living.

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G U R U

Giving 106 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

rather than with an expectation of receiving something in return. Learn to give from the heart, and you will inevitably learn to give unselfishly. When we give, we resonate with the Divine, the giver of life. Let us learn to give of our wisdom, time, skills, and even money, as the Divine will in turn give to us. GIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

GIVING

is something I do from my heart.

2.

GIVING

is love being shared.

3.

GIVING

4.

GIVING

5.

GIVING

6.

GIVING

of my gifts is for those who are open to receive. is something I can do when I have more than I need. to those in need is an act of kindness. selflessly endears others to me and pleases my soul.

7.

GIVING

to others is reciprocated as the Divine, in turn, gives back to me.

8.

GIVING

9.

GIVING

10.

GIVING

11.

GIVING

replicates the Divine, the giver of life. respite time to myself is an act of self-preservation. unconditional love to myself empowers me to such an extent my presence attracts situations, people, and opportunities. daily time for my spiritual work heightens my consciousness.

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Greatest 108 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

What more than to be presented with principles that will make us aware and lighten our journey! The magnificence of it all! Allow the following chapter verse to deepen us into nobility and eminence. Oh, to be illustrious! Oh, to live moment to moment in a conscious relationship with that which is the greatest. GREAT! GREATER! GREATEST!

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

The GREATEST miracle is when I am blessed to come in contact with teachings of truth.

2.

The GREATEST treachery is to turn my back on those teachings.

3.

The GREATEST discipline is the practice of meditation to destroy duality of mind.

4.

The GREATEST sacrifice is devoted nonattachment to misfortune, tragedy, and hardship.

5.

The GREATEST love is when I selflessly give.

6.

The GREATEST kindness is to be kind to those who have been unkind to me.

7.

The GREATEST betrayal is to pollute my body and negate the longings of my heart.

8.

The GREATEST gift is that of life.

9.

The GREATEST truth is that one day I will die.

10. The GREATEST moment is when I realize that I am a manifestation of the Divine. 11. The GREATEST friend is the Divine.

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Grit 110 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

WITHOUT GRIT —that

internal determination and perseverance—our ability to complete projects and reach goals is almost nil. We need that drive, that unyielding thrust to go forward. We can have an idea in our head, but unless it is propelled by the passion of the spirited heart, chances of getting to the finish line are diminished. Ideas without the heartfelt passion to execute them will fall into the wasteland. How do we activate this force? See the goal, feel the passion, and keep up, until done!

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

GRIT

overcomes inertia.

2.

GRIT

destroys regrets.

3.

GRIT

4.

GRIT

never gives up.

5.

GRIT

stays focused on the goal.

6.

GRIT

7.

GRIT

8.

GRIT

9.

GRIT

tells me that if I can’t run, keep walking.

keeps me going until my goal is reached. allows me to make an impact on my environment. makes things happen.

is the secret ingredient to my success.

10.

GRIT

is what distinguishes me as a champion.

11.

GRIT

belongs to me.

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Happiness 112 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

We often look for it outside ourselves, in the perfect relationship, the ultimate job, or untold wealth. All those things can bring fulfillment but not real happiness. The real route to happiness is coming into harmony with the Divine. It is this oneness of self with the Divine that induces a joy and contentment as duality ceases. You will be happy, for you will be in harmony with the music of the spheres. HAPPINESS IS WHAT WE ALL DESIRE.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

HAPPINESS

starts with the intention to be happy.

2.

HAPPINESS

3.

HAPPINESS

4.

HAPPINESS

5.

HAPPINESS

6.

HAPPINESS

7.

HAPPINESS

comes when I feel worthy of being happy. is accompanied by an appreciation of myself. is felt with daily focus on fulfilling my needs. is a feeling.

is living from my heart—that is rapture. is giving my worries to the Divine and letting things work themselves out.

8.

HAPPINESS

comes when I regularly meditate.

9.

HAPPINESS

is achieved when my mind, body, and soul are at one.

10.

HAPPINESS

is the simple joy of being.

11.

HAPPINESS

is here.

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Meditation to

HEIGHTEN WISDOM

This is a simple meditation but very powerful in its impact. When practiced for 40 days, it will bring such a balance to the individual that they will flow harmoniously with others during interactions. The relationship with the Infinite Creative Consciousness will be heightened, as the ability to see creative solutions to situations and problematic circumstances will be further developed.

SIDDHA:

Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor to ground yourself. Your spine should be straight and your neck an extension of your spine. Now, place your right hand in the left hand, palms facing up. Have your eyes one-tenth open as you focus at the third eye, located at the root of the nose between the eyebrows. Inhale long and deep through the left nostril and exhale through the right nostril without touching the nose. Focus until you coordinate the breath. Practice this pranayama (conscious breath pattern) for 3 to 11 minutes.

Healing 116 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

the Divine cures, but our consciousness heals. Within the spiritual world, the realm of infinite potentiality, disabilities and diseases can often miraculously heal. If our understanding and perception of the symptom is correct and we follow the Divine guidance, a healing can occur. Our personal consciousness is integral to healing.

DOCTORS DIAGNOSE,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

HEALING

is possible.

2.

HEALING

puts a call out to the Divine.

3.

HEALING

4.

HEALING

5.

HEALING

6.

HEALING

7.

HEALING

8. 9.

HEALING

10.

HEALING

11.

HEALING

takes time, but I will remain timeless. is going into the pain and listening for guidance. begins when I deepen into the reality that my symptom is the key to the cure. encourages me to engage with the meaning of my symptom. takes place when I have the right diagnosis and proper treatment.

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HEALING

is a process of re-envisioning my relationship to self and the world.

T H E

is getting clear about my real identity and purpose in life.

P O C K E T

can occur when I am authentic and carefree. activates my imagination of being whole.

G U R U

Home 118 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to a peace of mind. Where do we feel safe? Some people live on the road, in trailers, condominiums, small family houses, mansions, cabins, or on a boat, while others have no permanent housing and continually move around. Some prefer to live alone, while others thrive when they live in a house full of people. The Pocket Guru hopes that all can maneuver life to such an extent that we find a living situation that feels like home. OUR HOME IS INTEGRAL

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

HOME

is a place where I enjoy living.

2.

HOME

3.

HOME

4.

HOME

5.

HOME

6.

HOME

is necessary to have peace of mind.

7.

HOME

brings me peace, strength, and joy.

8.

HOME

9.

HOME

10.

HOME

is my place of refuge.

11.

HOME

is my sanctuary.

is the realization of what is in my mind’s eye. environments change as I grow older. is a place where I have all my toys and “things” of the world that rejuvenate me. is clean and organized, and nurtures me for success.

is where I feed my body, calm my mind, and nourish my soul. is a place that I run to at the end of the day.

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Hope 120 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

a longing, a dream. Hope is the fire that keeps us striving and living with fervor. It is the act of making a request of the Divine and praying that the Divine delivers. Hope establishes a relationship with the future. As long as we are breathing, there is hope.

HOPE IS A DESIRE,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

HOPE

is trust in the Divine.

2.

HOPE

overrides my fear.

3.

HOPE

transcends suffering.

4.

HOPE

5.

HOPE

is the vision I dare to dream.

6.

HOPE

is a vision I want to manifest.

7.

HOPE

is the frame of mind of champions.

8.

HOPE

is strengthened through prayer.

9.

HOPE

grows through loving thoughts.

10.

HOPE

energizes me to keep going.

11.

HOPE

makes life worth living.

recognizes my present situation while I dream the future.

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Human 122 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

is to understand that we have to work. We come into the world with talents and gifts and affinities, but to develop those attributes into assets that will help us throughout our lives, we must work. We must work in the spiritual, mental, and emotional arenas. We have weaknesses and we have strengths. There are spiritual laws and there are human laws. We live in between the two with the heartfelt goal of simply being ourselves and manifesting the excellence within. TO BE HUMAN

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

Being HUMAN means I must apply my consciousness to all situations.

2.

Being HUMAN means that I am responsible for what comes in and goes out of my body.

3.

Being HUMAN is knowing I must continue to work for personal growth.

4. Being HUMAN is having a conscious balance between my concrete limitations and my vast potential. 5.

Being HUMAN is overcoming my weaknesses so that I can become the best rendition of myself.

6.

Being HUMAN is overcoming my fears, creating security, and continuing to move forward.

7.

Being HUMAN is having compassion for myself and others.

8.

Being HUMAN means that I may encounter enemies and challenges, but my inner light can overcome all.

9.

Being HUMAN is knowing that life is best when it is lovingly felt.

10. Being HUMAN is working to positively impact my world and the world at large. 11. Being HUMAN is knowing that the Divine dwells within me.

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Humility 124 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

we have the option to be prideful, yet, as many characters in myths and legends have learned, those who eschew humility meet terrible fates. Humility is knowing that we do not have absolute control within the universe and accepting that fact with grace. To engage in self-aggrandizement is not a worthy choice. Humility knows how to honor the Divine within self and others, as well as the all-encompassing Divine, which is beyond, unseen, and intangible. OF COURSE,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

HUMILITY

garners respect.

2.

HUMILITY

opposes hubris.

3.

HUMILITY

4.

HUMILITY

is achieved as I acknowledge that I am nothing, although I am one with that which is everything. knows that I have concrete limitations yet vast potential, as the Divine is within me.

5.

HUMILITY

is simultaneously knowing my power while knowing I am not all-powerful.

6.

HUMILITY

7.

HUMILITY

8.

HUMILITY

9.

HUMILITY

10.

HUMILITY

11.

HUMILITY

becomes more pronounced the wiser I become. gives thanks for blessings bestowed throughout the day. is displayed as I honor the Divine in others. is embodied in my communication, as it is sensitive, heartfelt, and respectful. shines through my refined and poised demeanor. allows me to flow in grace.

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I 126 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

There is no one like another. Each of us is unique. Your body and mind are yours and yours alone. The work is for us to live in our uniqueness. If we do not live our life with distinctiveness, then we forfeit the opportunity to relish in the glory of who we are. Not only will we sell ourselves short by not being our true selves, but others will be denied our special gifts and talents that we were placed here to share. Let us love ourselves, for we are part of the Divine. “I” AM CUSTOM-MADE.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

I CAN

admire another, but I must master me.

2.

I AM

3.

I STAY

4.

I AM

5.

I USE

6.

I AM

kind.

7.

I AM

loving.

8.

I AM

9.

I AM

10.

I TRUST

11.

I AM

a unique creation of the Divine.

attuned to how I am, why I am, and that I am. already good, but I am working on being the best that I can be. my talents to uplift others as I do my spiritual, emotional, and mental work.

emotionally intelligent and consistently developing my meditative mind. an example for others as I live a life of courage. myself.

fully myself.

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Ideas 128 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

IDEAS COME ALL THE TIME,

yet which ones do we

follow? All ideas are not good ideas. Do not give any power to ideas that bear ill will or cause harm to self or others. If perchance we find ourselves pursuing an idea that will not reap good results for self and others, stop. Drop it. Choose to focus on other ideas. Continue to cleanse the subconscious mind through meditative practice.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

IDEAS

are asking for my attention.

2.

IDEAS

beget other ideas.

3.

IDEAS

4.

IDEAS

5.

IDEAS

6.

IDEAS

7

IDEAS

8.

IDEAS

9.

IDEAS

10.

IDEAS

that come have chosen me.

11.

IDEAS

come from the Divine.

that come to me also come to another. are creative energy that have the potential to manifest. can become reality when I take courageous action. can create change.

should be shared so others can help me bring them to fruition. should be tested and tried.

sometimes seem incredible, but I will see if the Divine will support me.

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Intimacy 130 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

have the desire to be intimate with another. Yet, to be truly intimate with another we must first become intimate with ourselves. Can we become intimate enough with ourselves so that we can be unguarded, even naked, with another? To find that intimacy we must deeply understand ourselves. What brings us joy? What are our passions? What displeases us? When we face our history, likes, and dislikes, then we are not only becoming intimate with ourselves but also positioning ourselves to become open and intimate with another.

THE MAJORITY OF US

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

INTIMACY ,

2.

INTIMACY

3.

INTIMACY

4.

INTIMACY

5.

INTIMACY

6.

INTIMACY

7.

INTIMACY

8.

INTIMACY

9.

INTIMACY

10.

INTIMACY

11.

I desire.

is a worthy goal.

begins as I become cozy with myself. requires me to look at my past so that I can be understood in the present. alerts me to what is and who is in my space. with myself is necessary to have a real relationship with another. will bring me close to some and reveal a need for space from others. heightens my self-awareness.

relaxes me so that I can be myself. asks me to deepen into unconditional self-love.  seduces me into truth and reality. INTIMACY

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Intuition 132 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

like the tiger, a stench like the skunk, or quills like the porcupine. What we, as humans, primarily have to protect us is our intuition. Therefore, it would behoove us to develop the meditative mind so that our intuition can save us from transgressions, pitfalls, losses, failed collaborations, and destructive encounters. Some situations, persons, and opportunities look good with two eyes, but when we develop and look through the third eye, that same situation may not look so good. As we discipline ourselves to consistently engage in meditative practice, we are developing a union with the Divine, and consequently more will become known to us.  WE DO NOT HAVE CLAWS

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

My INTUITION is the voice from the Divine.

2.

My INTUITION is Divine guidance that I always follow so that I do not suffer.

3.

My INTUITION prevents bad luck.

4.

My INTUITION is sometimes scary but never wrong.

5.

My INTUITION flows when I stop thinking and simply listen.

6.

My INTUITION is increased when I quiet the voice of the ego with consistent meditation.

7.

My INTUITION makes sense out of nonsense.

8.

My INTUITION combined with my common sense leads me to the best decision.

9.

My INTUITION brings order to my life.

10. My INTUITION tells me my role in life. 11. My INTUITION is transcendent knowledge.

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Meditation to CREATE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL

BALANCE

SIDDHA: This meditation brings the Masculine (right side) together with the Feminine (left side) to create centeredness in your being. You will then be able to interact in your environment from a neutral mindset. You will also find more effectiveness in your interactions, as this meditation heightens your sensitivity to self, others, and your environment.

Sit on the floor in easy pose, where your legs are crossed. This posture stills the energy of the lower centers of consciousness and allows us to more easily activate the higher centers of consciousness. You may also simply sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor to ground yourself. Your spine should be straight and your neck an extension of your spine. Bring the palms of your hands together, the right palm touching the left palm with your thumbs placed against the sternum of the chest. Thumbs should cross, as this neutralizes the ego. The rest of the fingers should be pointing at a 45-degree angle from the body. Begin to breathe long and deep, filling up the lower lungs, middle lungs, and upper lungs, and exhale completely. Slowly begin your practice of this meditation, starting with at least 3 minutes, working up to focusing your breath for a full 11 minutes.

Learn 136 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

We can learn from a teacher, we can learn from our own experience, or we do not have to learn at all. Hopefully, we will not succumb to the path of not learning at all. A life where we are stubborn and resistant to growth results in limitation and repetitive experiences that do not serve us. Let us choose to learn and become one of the learned. LEARN, WE MUST.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

I LEARN because the alternative is stagnation.

2.

I LEARN both what to do and what not to do again.

3.

I LEARN so that I can thrive.

4.

I LEARN to access my talents and skills to cultivate abundant living.

5.

I LEARN through reading.

6.

I LEARN that the living universe is always communicating to me, if I but pay attention and process.

7.

I LEARN from the people around me, consciously and unconsciously.

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8.

I LEARN when I study with a teacher.

T H E

9.

I LEARN and eventually can become the teacher.

10. I LEARN , then I serve. 11. I LEARN , I practice, I evolve. 

P O C K E T G U R U

Lies 138 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

most detrimental to our success. The universe is built on truth. When we lie, we take ourselves out of alignment with Divine truth; as a result, success is compromised. If we tell lies, we weaken our impact, as the universe will not support our efforts. If we tell the truth, we come into harmony with the universe. If we tell the truth, we develop the ability to realize whatever we say. The latter is referred to as Vak Siddhi in spiritual texts. LYING CAN BE

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

LIES

compromise my success.

2.

LIES

3.

LIES

4.

LIES

5.

LIES

to myself make me inauthentic.

6.

LIES

denote fear of telling the truth.

7.

LIES

avoided help protect my reputation.

8.

LIES

9.

LIES

10.

LIES

11.

LIES

can destroy trust when they are discovered to be untruths. derail me from having an honest relationship with another. are a betrayal to others as well as to myself.

give me a false sense of protection; they do not help but only hurt me. bring me out of alignment with the Divine universe. will not be told, for I have integrity.

will not be told, as I will attain Vak Siddha—whatever I say will come true.

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Life 140 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

does not mean that there will always be good times. We will have challenges, turmoil, failures, losses; that is part of the life package. The best way of dealing with life is with an elevated consciousness. Therefore, it is the work that we do while on the planet to raise our consciousness that is time best spent. It is during prayerful times, meditation, reading spiritual literature, communing with nature, engaging in rituals to evoke the Divine, and moments of reverie that we will be enhancing our ability to consciously deal with everything that life brings to us. To be conscious, at all times, is most important, for it literally takes one second to make a decision that could have deleterious results. From this day onward allow ourselves to see life as an opportunity to be conscious. JUST BECAUSE WE HAVE LIFE

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

LIFE

is to be lived.

2.

LIFE

3.

LIFE

is riding the wave.

4.

LIFE

is jumping the hurdle.

5.

LIFE

says, “Rest when you need to.”

6.

LIFE

says, “Get back up and go.”

7.

LIFE

is movement.

8.

LIFE

moves through me.

9.

LIFE

is to be lived in love.

10.

LIFE

is best when I am fully conscious.

11.

LIFE

is a gift. 

presents opportunities, challenges, and tests.

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Listen 142 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

There are several means by which we should listen. Listen first to the heart. Our heart is the essence of who we are. If something transpires in the environment and we have uncomfortable feelings, then take that feeling into account. And when we sit and listen, what does our intuition—our third eye, our sixth sense—tell us? Our intuition is direct, and it will never lead us wrong. With consistent meditative practice we will be able to distinguish between the voice of the Higher Self and the voice of the ego, which is fear based and limiting. Not only do we listen to our heart and our intuition, but we also must listen to others. Yet, in listening to others, we must carefully consider who is giving the message. Are they friends that have proven to always share their thoughts from a neutral, clear perspective, or are their words tainted? Are they what we consider friends who are tuned in or should we tune them out? Do we think it best to go to an expert? And even then, should we get the opinions of several experts before we make our final decision? Whatever the case may be, we must continue to listen for the Word.

LISTENING IS KEY TO SUCCESS.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

I LISTEN to truth, and success comes to me.

2.

I LISTEN to my heart, then I know truth.

3.

I LISTEN to my body as well as my heart.

4.

I LISTEN to what others are saying and what they are not saying.

5.

I LISTEN to those who know more than I.

6.

I LISTEN to my intimate companions.

7.

I LISTEN to the Divine during my meditation.

8.

I LISTEN to the Divine, and wisdom comes forth.

9.

I LISTEN to my intuition, then I know my path.

10. I LISTEN , then I obey. 11. I LISTEN .

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Love 144 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

and see how many songs have been written about love. Clearly, it is something that we all want, whether it is romance, friendship, or family love. How do we find it? How do we sustain it? The art of loving, like anything else, is something that has to be cultivated. Let us start by disciplining the self to surrender to love every moment of the day, whether alone, with others, at work, or at home. Whatever is happening, find the love. Of course, it is challenging to see and feel love in the midst of destruction or death; yet love is present there, too. When my mother died I must admit that I had trouble experiencing love; I was devastated. Yet, when I processed my mother’s death a few weeks after her burial, I realized my beloved mother did not suffer or experience undue pain, considering that she died two weeks after having received a diagnosis of cancer. I had rediscovered love, even after my dear mother’s death. We are all on the planet because something allows us to be; let’s call it Love. Consciously, decide to be in love all day. Surrender to the concept that life is a flow of love; it simply needs our participation. GO THROUGH MUSICAL HISTORY

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

LOVE

is for all.

2.

LOVE

3.

LOVE

4.

LOVE

is given to me on every breath.

5.

LOVE

lets me live.

6.

LOVE

doesn’t stop giving.

7.

LOVE

8.

LOVE

makes everybody feel good.

9.

LOVE

is love when the other one feels it.

10.

LOVE

is.

11.

LOVE .

lets me be at peace with success and tragedy alike. comes when I surrender to that which simply is.

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Marriage 146 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

that differs among cultures. In some cultures, partners choose each other, while in others it is sometimes arranged. Whether chosen or arranged, it is an institution that works best when the partners have worked on their spiritual, mental, and emotional selves to the degree that sacrifice, tolerance, patience, forgiveness, and compassion are always operative. If this is not the case, then the partners in the relationship should revisit the concept of marriage. MARRIAGE IS A PHENOMENON

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

MARRIAGE

can be arranged, or partners can freely choose each other.

2.

MARRIAGE

3.

MARRIAGE

sometimes brings challenges for two individuals to communicate and negotiate so that life can be lived in harmony. is helped through sacrifice, patience, and tolerance while maintaining compassion for self and mate.

4.

MARRIAGE

should be discussed to assist in personal/relational/ financial goals being reached.

5.

MARRIAGE

6.

MARRIAGE

7.

MARRIAGE

8.

MARRIAGE

9.

MARRIAGE

10.

MARRIAGE

11.

MARRIAGE

is a vow to love the relationship more than my ego. can be at its best when I date and learn the other. is a union, a mergence, an amalgam that often takes time. is best when the needs of the individuals are also met. is a journey of the involved souls. is the individuals working together to become one. is a contract made on Earth to live a heavenly life.

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Masculine Principle 148 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

which has differentiated itself into two operating forces: the Masculine Principle and the Feminine Principle. They are polarities of consciousness; neither is better than the other, simply different. The Masculine Principle is akin to the sun. It is the light that shines in all situations. It is direction. It is stability. It is dependability. The Masculine Principle plants the seeds for growth. THERE IS THE DIVINE,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

MASCULINE PRINCIPLE

is embodied in both man and woman.

2.

MASCULINE PRINCIPLE

3.

MASCULINE PRINCIPLE

4.

MASCULINE PRINCIPLE

5.

MASCULINE PRINCIPLE

6.

MASCULINE PRINCIPLE

7.

MASCULINE PRINCIPLE

is part of the Divine.

is steady and consistent like the sun. is clarity of mind like the light of day. is a protective shield like Father Sky. seeds ideas and dreams that become the future. is the

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catalyst for growth.  8.

MASCULINE PRINCIPLE

T H E

9.

MASCULINE PRINCIPLE

within individuals is tangible, concrete, and structured.

P O C K E T

10.

MASCULINE PRINCIPLE

11.

MASCULINE PRINCIPLE

within individuals is straightforward and rational in being.

is solid and grounded.

works in collaboration with Feminine Principle to create balance.

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Mastery 150 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to always do our best that we develop mastery. In mastering a craft or a practice, we are actually mastering the self as we discipline ourselves to do the work. The master has discipline, and as we develop that discipline, we become the masters.

IT IS IN STRIVING

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

MASTERY

requires discipline.

2.

MASTERY

3.

MASTERY

4.

MASTERY

comes through daily practice.

5.

MASTERY

is surrendering into excellence.

6.

MASTERY

7.

MASTERY

8.

MASTERY

9.

MASTERY

10.

MASTERY

11.

MASTERY

is being focused, dedicated, and consistent. requires time and conscientious work.

is turning my innate talents into admirable skills. directs me to serve others with my developed skills.  comes from learning from other masters. means being one of the best.

is revered when humility accompanies. can be achieved.

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Meditate 152 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to start or end our day by bringing our individual biorhythm into harmony with the Divine, the universal biorhythm. When we consistently designate time and space to meditative practice, we receive messages from the Divine. In practicing meditation, we cleanse our mind of undue doubts and insecurities. What a blessing to calm the being so that we experience peace and simultaneously develop our intuition to be at the right place at the right time. We meditate because we love coming into harmony with the self, other selves, and the universal Divine. Now is the time. HOW UPLIFTING

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

I MEDITATE to cleanse my unconscious of fear, doubt, and insecurity.

2.

I MEDITATE to still my restless mind.

3.

I MEDITATE as a healing process to be free of thought and desire.

4.

I MEDITATE to create clarity of mind.

5.

I MEDITATE , and I am divinely guided.

6.

I MEDITATE , and eventually I come to Peace.

7.

I MEDITATE in the morning to create an ease in the flow of my day-to-day activities.

8.

I MEDITATE in the evening to further cleanse my subconscious mind.

9.

I MEDITATE to see the unseen and hear the unspoken.

10. I MEDITATE to know the unknown. 11. I MEDITATE to raise my awareness.

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Meditation to

CLEANSE THE SUBCONSCIOUS MIND

This meditation activates communication as the thumb touches the Mercury finger, the finger of communication. Consequently, this meditation cleanses the subconscious mind as repressed negative ideas and debilitating images are released, making your waking mind clearer. This meditation also helps prevent nightmares. SIDDHA:

Sit on the floor in easy pose, where your legs are crossed. This posture stills the energy of the lower centers of consciousness and allows us to more easily activate the higher centers of consciousness. You may also simply sit in a chair with your feet flat on the ground. Your spine should be straight and your neck an extension of your spine. Raise your arms up into surrender pose so that the upper arms are parallel to the ground while the forearms are perpendicular to the upper arms, palms facing outward. Bend the thumb of each hand to where it touches the base of the pinky finger, the Mercury mound. Breathe long and deep for 11 minutes as you focus on the tip of the nose.

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live within us? While we may not fully understand where in the being it resides, its power cannot be denied. It is the mind that is responsible for all our successes and failures. Our mind can lead us astray, cause us to do foolish things, become irrational, and even be destructive. Yet, when the mind is properly focused, it can create things so incredible that we have to call them miracles. Use meditative practice to bring it under the guidance of a Higher Consciousness. Then your mind will serve your higher good. WHERE DOES THE MIND

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

My MIND is faster than the speed of light.

2.

My MIND is empowered when the subconscious is cleansed.

3.

My MIND must be directed and focused.

4.

My MIND is given to me to benefit my life.

5.

My MIND can create health, wealth, and happiness.

6.

My MIND can bring forth infinite possibilities.

7.

My MIND has a conscious relationship with the Divine when I consistently meditate.

8.

My MIND , when merged in the Divine, is at one with Divine intelligence.

9. My MIND becomes calm when I meditate. 10. My MIND is my friend. 11. My MIND is mine.

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Money 158 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

that represents value. When we, as individuals, begin to value ourselves, money, which signifies value, will flow. Perhaps there have been times when our family, friends, coworkers, or associates devalued or shamed us. Indeed, that is why we must delve into deep-seated, repressed psychic material to see what may be lurking within the depths, so that we can eradicate it and thrive. Who wants to merely survive? Allow ourselves to work on the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our being to heighten our sense of self. Our influx of money will be proportionate to our resolve that we are worthy. MONEY IS A COMMODITY

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

MONEY

is paper, so I will read and give attention to all paper in my house.

2.

MONEY

3.

MONEY

4.

MONEY

is to be made, saved, and invested.

5.

MONEY

is part of life.

6.

MONEY

is key to living well.

7.

MONEY

gives me options.

8.

MONEY

is a creation.

9.

MONEY

can be created.

10.

MONEY

is freely given to me.

11.

MONEY

comes to me.

comes through my efforts, my value of self, and my creativity. comes when I discipline myself and believe I deserve it.

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Mother 160 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

and there is the father; both are important. Praise be to the mother, whether she is biological, adopted, grandmother, or stepmother. It is her words and actions that empower us to know that we are good. When a mother cares for us, it is imparted to us that we are worthy of care. The “good enough” mother provides caring and compassion. THERE IS THE MOTHER

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

MOTHER

I may see as a goddess, but she is a human.

2.

MOTHER

3.

MOTHER

4.

MOTHER

5.

MOTHER

6.

MOTHER

7.

MOTHER

T H E

8.

MOTHER

gives me confidence when she believes in me.

9.

MOTHER

P O C K E T

10.

MOTHER

can be a source of safety.

11.

MOTHER

nurtures my life.

can smother or give me freedom to safely roam. who has fear and insecurity shapes my sensitivity to others in the world. sets an example of caring and compassion. impacts my ability to love myself. who sacrifices lets me know I am worthy of love. transmits love through her touch.

does her best; the latter part of life, I must do the rest.

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G U R U

Motivation 162 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

the motivation to do anything? There is always something to do: wash the dishes, pay the bills, get the car serviced, and so on. The real chore is how to get and stay motivated. Motivation can come about when we mentally inspire ourselves, energize our bodies (exercise, drink tea, etc.) and do our spiritual work to activate the spirit. Get going.

WHERE DO WE FIND

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

MOTIVATION

is necessary to create the life I want.

2.

MOTIVATION

3.

MOTIVATION

4.

MOTIVATION

conquers the malaise of feeling sorry for myself. compels me to look at my weaknesses, fears, and laziness, so that I can reach my goal. sometimes wanes, but I keep focused on my goal.

5.

MOTIVATION

is what I need to make progress toward reaching my goals.

6.

MOTIVATION

7.

MOTIVATION

8.

MOTIVATION

9.

MOTIVATION

10.

MOTIVATION

11.

MOTIVATION

helps me keep what I have already attained in life. rubs off on me when I am around people who are mentally focused and physically activated. can come from others, but I must sustain it. tells me to get up and get going. takes me over the finish line. tells me to do what must be done.

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New 164 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

of the day is new. This is a living, moving universe. Allow us not to become rigid. Allow us to embrace the ever-present concept that life is forever new by staying open and ready for that which comes into our energy field. EVERY SECOND

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

NEW

is forever presenting itself in this Age of Aquarius, the age of knowing.

2.

NEW

can be hard to accept.

3.

NEW

sometimes scares me.

4.

NEW

5.

NEW

encourages me to be open to change.

6.

NEW

can shake me out of a rut.

7.

NEW

replaces the old to keep things fresh.

8.

NEW

9.

NEW ,

inspires me to look at the way I used to do things.

should be tested to see if it improves my life; sometimes it does not. sometimes, must be embraced to keep up with the times.

10.

NEW

is every day; I have another chance.

11.

NEW

is now.

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Opportunity 166 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

every day. An opportunity is a moment within life: an occasion to create, a chance to connect with friends, and a time to study and learn. It could also be a moment where, if we drank from its cup, it could disrupt our possibility to excel in life. We must accustom ourselves to “listen into the space” and hear what is being asked of us. What do we do with the opportunity presented? OPPORTUNITY PRESENTS ITSELF

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

OPPORTUNITY

is an invitation from the Divine.

2.

OPPORTUNITY

3.

OPPORTUNITY

4.

OPPORTUNITY

5.

OPPORTUNITY

6.

OPPORTUNITY

7.

OPPORTUNITY

presents itself all the time.

is sent to me to stir my thoughts, feelings, and consciousness. tells me I have been chosen.

says think about how my life will be affected. can be a moment for me to relax and have fun. can be a chance to use my talents and skills.

8.

OPPORTUNITY

presents itself through ideas, people, and possibilities.

9.

OPPORTUNITY

10.

OPPORTUNITY

11.

OPPORTUNITY

allows me to find those people who will help me on my journey, if I need assistance. is here to acknowledge others and discover why we are together in this time and space. can prosper my life.

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Organization 168 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to prosperity. When we put everything in its place and deal with bills as they come, situations as they arise, every piece of paper that passes through our house, we are signaling to the universe that we can handle matter; consequently, the universe will give us more. There is no vacuum in the Divine’s creation, so when we place things where they belong and handle that which is given to us, the universe dishes out more for us to handle. Once there was a gentleman who came to me in my private practice who was bored, with no vision of what he wanted to do. The assignment I gave him was to organize everything in his small apartment, which culminated in him finding sheet music that reminded him he had a BA in Voice from a reputable college. Subsequently, he resumed taking singing classes. Several weeks later he went to an audition and became the understudy to the lead in a long-running Broadway production. Start organizing; clarity, purpose, and prosperity will follow. ORGANIZATION IS LINKED

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

ORGANIZATION

is the O of God.

2. ORGANIZATION is bringing order to my life. 3.

ORGANIZATION

often requires assistance from others.

4.

ORGANIZATION

5.

ORGANIZATION

6.

ORGANIZATION

7.

ORGANIZATION

brings peace.

prepares me for upcoming opportunity. is the mandate of those who, eventually, want to be in charge. is the process where I begin to take charge of my life. creates play time.

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8.

ORGANIZATION

9.

ORGANIZATION

T H E

helps restore balance when the unexpected shows up.

10.

ORGANIZATION

is something I am deepening into.

P O C K E T

11.

ORGANIZATION

is integral to success and allows me to maintain it.

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Pain 170 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

There are those who experience physical pain from a wound or a debilitating disease, while others may experience emotional pain from anguished mentality or overriding fear to such an extent that panic attacks occur. Then, too, spiritual pain that arises when we cannot find contentment is just as disconcerting. Regardless of whether it is spiritual, physical, mental, or emotional pain, it hurts. To deepen into our pain is a means of understanding its cause. PAIN IS MULTIDIMENSIONAL.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

PAIN

hurts, whether it is physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual.

2.

PAIN

is talking loud and clear.

3.

PAIN

felt is pain recognized.

4.

PAIN

is not what I want to feel.

5.

PAIN

6.

PAIN

7.

PAIN

8.

PAIN

9.

PAIN

is a catalyst for transformation.

10.

PAIN

moves me to change and expand.

11.

PAIN

is asking for my attention.

reminds me to be conscious, so I can avoid pain in the future. directs me to ask the question, “What can I do?” inspires me to engage in a conversation to discover its cause. forces me to change my way of being in the world so that I can be pain-free.

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Patience 172 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

where we consciously surrender to the reality that things are moving around us. We do what we do, and the things of the world do what they do. Sometimes we can speed up the movement of things of the world and other times we cannot. One who is patient is relaxed and comfortable with delay. The patient individual knows that things happen and are always happening in Divine time. PATIENCE IS THE ATTRIBUTE

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

PATIENCE

is waiting to receive the knowledge I need to succeed.

2.

PATIENCE

3.

PATIENCE

4.

PATIENCE

5.

PATIENCE

6.

PATIENCE

7.

PATIENCE

8.

PATIENCE

T H E

9.

PATIENCE

is deepening me into relaxation, so I become stress-free.

P O C K E T

10.

PATIENCE

is embodied in the peace that accompanies me as I walk my personal journey.

G U R U

11.

PATIENCE

is integral to overcoming obstacles as I await the solution. allows me to be carefree and comfortable with delay. requires me to let go of expectations and desires. knows that everything happens in Divine time. is revealed as I focus on whatever is presently happening or I am doing.

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rises as I merge into the now.

is relaxing into the process and not focusing on the outcome.

lives when I quiet my mind.

Meditation for

HEALING

SIDDHA: This meditation is all about changing the color of our auras

to impact our physical well-being. The aura is our attractive force; it brings things and situations to us. The color yellow is associated with physical health and an inspired, alive being. If you are dealing with a symptom in your body, begin to picture this radiant yellow light completely surrounding you as you impact your health and well-being. If you can change the color of your aura, you can shift your physical body as well as your environment.

Sit on the floor in easy pose, where your legs are crossed. This posture stills the energy of the lower centers of consciousness and allows us to more easily activate the higher centers of consciousness. You may also simply sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor to ground yourself. Your spine should be straight and your neck an extension of your spine. Hands should be in Gyan Mudra (see page 33) as they rest on the thighs with the palms up or down. Calm yourself as you become conscious of the breath. Breathe long and deep through your nose as you begin to tune in to the auric energy surrounding your body. Sit quietly as you imagine a bright yellow radiant light around you. See yourself encased in this light 8 feet in all directions. Begin practicing this meditation for 3 minutes at a time and build up to 11 minutes a day. When you see the light surrounding your physical body, bask in it.

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YES, PEOPLE ARE ON THE PLANET . And

it looks like we have to live with them. They are everywhere: at home, at work, in the streets, on television, at school, even on vacation. Then they multiply, talk, walk, and sometimes invade our space. What is one to do? But, they also can bless us. Begin to see the living Divine within them all, even though they themselves may not be in touch with this vital force. Serve them and gracefully be with them. Sometimes they can induce harm, whether intentional or unintentional. They have different perspectives from us. They can unnecessarily act out unresolved issues and project their pain onto us through inappropriate communication. Work with them, play with them, and know that they are here to stay.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

PEOPLE

live alongside me.

2.

PEOPLE

3.

PEOPLE

4.

PEOPLE

sometimes disappoint me.

5.

PEOPLE

sometimes have to be redirected.

6.

PEOPLE

7.

PEOPLE

8.

PEOPLE

are my mother, father, family, children, friends, acquaintances, and cohorts. often have different perspectives from me.

can deter or stimulate my personal growth. can be my teachers.

do things that deepen me into the reality that I must remain conscious throughout the day.

9.

PEOPLE

10.

PEOPLE

11.

PEOPLE

show me the necessity of love.

irritate me when I lose awareness of their divinity within. embody the Divine, just like me.

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Play 178 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

is boring. As we get older we think play is just for children. But, just as we instruct children that they can’t play all the time and also must do chores or work, so it is with adults that we must find balance and remind ourselves that we can’t work all the time. We must also play.

LIFE WITHOUT PLAY

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

PLAY

lifts my spirit.

2.

PLAY

is letting go and flowing in freedom.

3.

PLAY

is being carefree.

4.

PLAY

makes me feel childlike.

5.

PLAY

is essential to my happiness.

6.

PLAY

keeps me in balance.

7.

PLAY

is the creativity in my work.

8.

PLAYTIME

9.

PLAYTIME

10.

PLAY

11.

PLAYTIME

is necessary.

is something I must set aside regularly. is fun. is now.

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Power 180 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

the power within? Can we own it? Assuredly, we want to gracefully and humbly live in our power. Each of us is a powerhouse, but we also must recognize the power within others. As Lord Acton wrote, “All power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” However, the Pocket Guru focuses us on the idea that when the power within merges with the power without—the Divine— we become powerful. It is then that we must become responsible and use our power to uplift ourselves and others. DO WE FEEL

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

POWER

is within me, and power is within you.

2.

POWER

3.

POWER

4.

POWER

5.

POWER

6.

POWER

7.

POWER

8.

POWER

T H E

9.

POWER

used correctly empowers others as well as myself.

P O C K E T

10.

POWER

is Divine.

11.

POWER

is mine to claim.

abused is an act of hubris.

is knowing and relating consciously to the Divine within. can be mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual. directed in the mental realm is creativity. directed in the physical realm is strength. directed in the emotional realm is passion. directed in the spiritual realm can create miracles.

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G U R U

Problems 182 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

our thinking. Rather than processing something as a problem, begin to proclaim it as merely a moment in time and space to use our intelligence, resources, and depth. The sun does not always shine, and so it is within our own personal lives that we will have moments of darkness. When we understand that darkness is part of life, we will see troubling moments simply as an invitation to sit in the light of consciousness. Let us pick up our lantern and proceed into the dark, ready to embrace the opportunity to use our wisdom. ALLOW US TO REFRAME

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

PROBLEMS

are opportunities to employ my wisdom.

2.

PROBLEMS

3.

PROBLEMS

4.

PROBLEMS

5.

PROBLEMS

6.

PROBLEMS

7.

PROBLEMS

can be reframed.

8.

PROBLEMS

are a matter of perception.

9.

PROBLEMS

dissolve as faith arrives.

10.

PROBLEMS

can be resolved.

11.

PROBLEMS

require my focus and will.

come from the Divine to test my trust. are hiccups that interrupt my peace. are merely moments in time and space. stimulate me to be resourceful. activate my common sense as well as my sixth sense.

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Purpose 184 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

their purpose on this Earth. The question resounds loudly: “What am I to do while I am here?” Our purpose during this existence is ultimately to come into the realization that we are simply consciousness. When we live in purpose, the Divine is working through us to bless humanity in our unique way. We search; we try things until we find our purpose. Finding purpose is surrendering to the call of our soul. EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

PURPOSE

offers a clear answer to what I should do with my life.

2.

PURPOSE

3.

PURPOSE

4.

PURPOSE

5.

PURPOSE

6.

PURPOSE

7.

PURPOSE

8.

PURPOSE

9.

PURPOSE

10.

PURPOSE

11.

PURPOSE

leads to goodwill toward myself and others. can be demanding, but I do not give up. makes me feel engaged.

uses my unique qualities and talents. allows me to brush aside the disapproval of others. has been recognized; I feel it.

resounds in hearing the call of my soul. is found as I move in trust.

makes me feel energized and alive. gives meaning to my life.

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Regret 186 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

at my mother’s deathbed, minutes before she died. Although my mother could understand everything I was saying, she could no longer speak. The only way she could respond was to nod her head. I was soothing my mother and giving thanks for all she had done for me. During this very intimate moment, I took a chance to ask my mother if she had any regrets. Surprisingly, she nodded her head. I was overcome with such sadness that whatever my mother had or had not done during her life had caused her regret. My mother had given me one last lesson before she entered the great unknown: go for your dreams, make conscious decisions, and do what you must, so that you will never have regrets. I WAS SITTING

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

REGRET

is here.

2.

REGRET

lingers.

3.

REGRET

reminds me that I am unfulfilled.

4.

REGRET

says, “I think I made a mistake.”

5.

REGRET

6.

REGRET

7.

REGRET

8.

REGRET

9.

REGRET

can be reversed, and I can find joy.

10.

REGRET

leaves as I focus on possibility.

11.

REGRET

is gone.

is trying to deny me a renewed life. challenges me to live once again fully. cannot undo what has been done.

dissolves, and I remember that I am still breathing.

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Relationships 188 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

is built on relationships: with self, the Divine, and others. It is when we bring the self in alignment with the Divine that our relationships will be consciously driven. Of course, meditative practice induces this. Relationships prosper when we have an awareness of self and others, even though, at times, they may be challenging. When they go awry, it is time to question why we were triggered. Perhaps it enlightens us to understand that the decision one ultimately makes depends on a host of complex factors: culture, family upbringing, gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity. Allow us to consciously relate to self and others. As beings we live with ourselves, with others, and with the Divine. Yet, from a Higher Consciousness perspective, it would be commendable if we learn to live for ourselves, for others, and for the Divine. These relationships would then be rooted in a principle that would create a world where we live in Divine Love. ALL OF LIFE

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

RELATIONSHIPS

2.

RELATIONSHIPS

3.

RELATIONSHIPS

4.

RELATIONSHIPS

5.

RELATIONSHIPS

6.

RELATIONSHIPS

7.

RELATIONSHIPS

can be hard.

reflect who I am and how I am. teach me a lot about myself.

with others are impacted by my relationship with myself. with others bring up my unresolved issues. are like ships that relay messages back and forth—they can move forward only when all parties involved keep the lines of communication open. with others that are personally fulfilling make me feel alive.

8.

RELATIONSHIPS

with others stimulate and activate me.

9.

RELATIONSHIPS

10.

RELATIONSHIPS

11.

RELATIONSHIPS

require time and patience.

are harmonious when I deal with others from their level of consciousness. with others thrive when I engage in heart-to-heart communication.

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Relaxation 190 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

as we engage in all our endeavors is a worthy goal. How can we do that? First of all, wherever we are, regardless of the task (speaking up for yourself, looking through the bills, etc.) relax into it. Ways of relaxing among individuals differ. Taking a bath? Going for a short stroll? Doing Tai Chi? Whatever induces that peace of mind and freedom from worry, do it. TO BE RELAXED

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

RELAXATION

is the art of letting go.

2.

RELAXATION

3.

RELAXATION

helps get me through the day.

4.

RELAXATION

needs to occur every day.

5.

RELAXATION

6.

RELAXATION

7.

RELAXATION

takes away my worry, tension, and stress.

can be with friends, family, or coworkers, and even when I’m alone. can be created by taking time off, being with nature, or reading for pleasure. comes when I give myself permission to relax.

8.

RELAXATION

comes when my mind is in harmony with my spirit.

9.

RELAXATION

10.

RELAXATION

helps me rejuvenate.

11.

RELAXATION

makes me serene.

heals the body and soothes the mind.

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Reputation 192 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

serviceable, and reliable will certainly give us a flattering reputation. Our reputation will go places we will never go nor have we ever been. It is an energy force that travels and can bring fortune or infamy. Decide to be reputable. BEING TRUSTWORTHY,

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

My REPUTATION precedes me as others talk about me without me knowing.

2.

My REPUTATION will go places that I have never been.

3.

My REPUTATION garners me respect because I treat others with respect.

4.

My REPUTATION is good because my work ethic is excellent.

5.

My REPUTATION is good because I keep my word.

6.

My REPUTATION is good because I am punctual.

7.

My REPUTATION is good because I am trustworthy.

8.

My REPUTATION is good, and that brings me referrals for my work.

9.

My REPUTATION is good, and therefore my time is in demand.

10. My REPUTATION increases my personal value. 11. My REPUTATION is my best public relation.

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Meditation to

ENHANCE INTUITION

The first part of the meditation will raise the etheric energy of the being into the higher centers of consciousness, from the heart chakra to the third eye. It will uplift the psyche as you begin to feel light in spirit. The second part of the meditation will develop your intuition. You will begin to know the unknown and see the unseen. SIDDHA:

Sit on the floor in easy pose, where your legs are crossed. This posture stills the energy of the lower centers of consciousness and allows us to more easily activate the higher centers of consciousness. You may also simply sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor to ground yourself. Your spine should be straight and your neck an extension of your spine. Interlace the fingers of your right hand with the fingers of the left hand. Palms at the level of the heart chakra should be facing down, forearms parallel to the ground. As you inhale, raise the arms with the hands interlaced up to the third eye; on the exhale, lower the arms, hands still interlaced back down to the level of the heart chakra. This is a rather fast-paced rhythm. Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale. Keep this up for 3 minutes. PART ONE:

Continue sitting in your same posture. Now position your hands in Gyan Mudra (see page 33) as they rest on the thighs with palms up or down. The focus will be at your third eye at the root of your nose, between the two eyebrows. Eyes should be one-tenth open. Begin to chant Laaaaaa. Focus the sound at the third eye. Feel its resonance at the third eye. When you run out of breath, inhale again and begin chanting the sound again. You can practice chanting this sound up to 11 minutes. PART TWO:

Resentment 196 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

which results from the ideation that someone has transgressed against us. It is the feeling that someone, in some way, has done something or failed to do something that we were expecting. What to do? It now sits inside of us and separates us from others. It can also create a symptom in our body. Resentment is a feeling that can mar our lives if we continue to harbor it. We have to instead find a way to let it go. Allow the following 11 statements to begin the path of healing. RESENTMENT IS A FEELING

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

RESENTMENT

comes from feeling that I have been disrespected.

2.

RESENTMENT

3.

RESENTMENT

is the unresolved hurt that someone did not meet my expectation. is my attempt to protect myself from further disrespect, but I still hurt.

4.

RESENTMENT

5.

RESENTMENT

6.

RESENTMENT

7.

RESENTMENT

8.

RESENTMENT

9.

RESENTMENT

10.

RESENTMENT

11.

inhibits me from communicating with those who hurt me. can cause me to isolate and withdraw. festers when I do not let it go. must be released so that my hurt will not contaminate my future relationships. can be diminished in my attempt to effectively communicate my hurt. tells me that I must accept others as they are, not as I wish them to be. says, “I must forgive myself for being blindsided.” RESENTMENT ,

I let go.

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Resilience 198 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

A setback is simply a setup to test our determination. Keep your eye on the prize, take a deep breath, brush yourself off, and get back on the track of life. WHO HAS NOT HAD SETBACKS?

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

RESILIENCE

2.

RESILIENCE

3.

RESILIENCE

4.

RESILIENCE

5.

RESILIENCE

6.

RESILIENCE

7.

RESILIENCE

8.

RESILIENCE

9.

RESILIENCE

10.

RESILIENCE

P O C K E T

RESILIENCE

G U R U

11.

is bouncing back no matter what has happened. tells me that I can overcome obstacles. is knowing that this is simply life’s test of my will. acknowledges my self-pity but tells me that it does not serve me. overcomes sorrow and regret.

tells me to reassess and try again. is what allows me to get back up. activates my willpower.

reminds me that I must push forward. focuses on completion, victory, and success. knows no defeat; I persevere.

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Resistance 200 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

What is our resistance trying to communicate to us? Why is it there? Listen. Do not fight your resistance. Be with it as you allow it to guide you from your greatest fear to your highest good. For whatever reason, you are not ready to make that move. RESISTANCE HAS A PURPOSE.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

RESISTANCE

2.

RESISTANCE

3.

RESISTANCE

4.

RESISTANCE

5.

RESISTANCE

6.

RESISTANCE

7.

RESISTANCE

does exist.

is to be processed; it is there for a reason. says, “I’m not ready to move.”

is sometimes present to protect us. gives me a respite to process my next move. indicates some perceived anxiety. exists because I have some concerns. can get in the way of change and a more gratifying life.

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8.

RESISTANCE

9.

RESISTANCE

10.

RESISTANCE

can leave and allow me to become clear as to what I should do.

P O C K E T

11.

RESISTANCE

asks that I resolve my mental and emotional conflict.

G U R U

can be resolved.

T H E

Responsibility 202 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to being an adult. Imagine buying a house. The house does not take care of itself. And so it is with our personal lives. We are responsible for the upkeep of ourselves and our affairs. We have to maintain our mental, emotional, and physical health, pay our bills, maintain our relationships, and figure out how to keep moving forward. And if we cannot do it alone, then it is our responsibility to get others to help us get it done. RESPONSIBILITY IS KEY

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

RESPONSIBILITY

means learning what I need to do to be successful.

2.

RESPONSIBILITY

3.

RESPONSIBILITY

means taking care of my mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. cannot be diverted by blaming others for mishaps that have occurred in my life.

4.

RESPONSIBILITY

causes me to work through my uncomfortable feelings when they arise.

5.

RESPONSIBILITY

6.

RESPONSIBILITY

7.

RESPONSIBILITY

8.

RESPONSIBILITY

9.

RESPONSIBILITY

10.

RESPONSIBILITY

11.

RESPONSIBILITY

turns my weaknesses into strengths. means being accountable. is pursuing my passions and creating my own happiness. means doing the necessary work. is taking care of my business affairs. asks that I have a loving relationship with order. is the maintenance required to keep my life on track.

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Sadness 204 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

yet if we encounter this uncomfortable feeling, we should not pathologize it. If a pet dies, of course we will be sad. If we get some unsettling news about a friend’s misfortune, of course we will be sad. So, sadness in itself is not bad. It is a genuine feeling that has been aroused as something has occurred. Sad is not bad; it just is. We must feel our sadness and work through it. Cry, talk about it, listen to the blues to honor and alleviate sadness. Let sadness live so that it can eventually die. Deny it, and it will overtake us. Feel it, deal with it, and you we will be able to heal it. NOBODY WANTS TO BE SAD;

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

SADNESS

is a feeling that is uncomfortable to feel.

2.

SADNESS

3.

SADNESS

4.

SADNESS ,

5.

SADNESS

just is.

6.

SADNESS

is now but not forever.

7.

SADNESS

is here. Peace is possible.

8.

SADNESS

can go away.

9.

SADNESS

fades as hope surfaces.

10.

SADNESS

was mine.

11.

SADNESS ,

is asking me to sit with my pain.

alerts me to work through my frustration when things have not turned out the way that I wanted. I feel, when my mind becomes quiet.

I let go.

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Self-Esteem 206 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

is the journey of the soul. Oh, to embrace bravado so that one’s highest potential is constellated! To live fearlessly so that wonder is the experience! To speak truth effectively so that all marvel while simultaneously being elevated in consciousness! To surrender to courage so that meaning in life is felt! To be or not to be is never the question; it is, more so, who we are is who we must be. FINDING SELF-ESTEEM

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

My SELF-ESTEEM is high as I unite with my Higher Self.

2.

My SELF-ESTEEM is high as I trust my intuition.

3.

My SELF-ESTEEM is high as I share myself with others.

4.

My SELF-ESTEEM is high as I tell others how I feel.

5.

My SELF-ESTEEM is high as I listen with neutrality to what others tell me.

6.

My SELF-ESTEEM is high as I relax and let others admire and adore me.

7.

My SELF-ESTEEM is high as I relax and let another intimately love me.

8.

My SELF-ESTEEM is high as I declare, “I have the right to be happy.”

9.

My SELF-ESTEEM is high as I follow the desires of my heart.

10. My SELF-ESTEEM is high as I strive to reach my highest potential. 11. My SELF-ESTEEM is high.

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Sex 208 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

and satisfaction in sex is personal. It should always be between consenting adults. Sex is not to be debased—it is a beautiful connection that should be fulfilling for all involved. Play. WHAT CONSTITUTES PLEASURE

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

SEX

can bring me into ecstasy.

2.

SEX

3.

SEX  is

4.

SEX

5.

SEX

encourages me to please my partner.

6.

SEX

pleases my wildest imaginations.

7.

SEX

stimulates creativity.

8.

SEX  is pleasurable,

can drain me when I am not mentally, emotionally, or physically stimulated. heightened with passion.

says, “I am willing to please and be pleased.”

and I take

pleasure in it. 9.

SEX

10.

SEX

11.

is best when my mind is stimulated, my heart is moved, and my loins are longing. SEX

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can be fun.

is playful.

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Shame 210 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

debilitating feeling. It can pull us into the depths of despair and lead us to self-destructive behaviors. Shame can darken our pathway and keep us from finding love, financial security, and happiness. Shame must be eradicated for us to appreciate and enjoy life. SHAME IS A

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

SHAME

is that feeling that makes me feel not good enough.

2.

SHAME

will not let my light shine bright.

3.

SHAME

makes me feel invisible.

4.

SHAME

destroys my appreciation of self.

5.

SHAME

6.

SHAME

7.

SHAME

lives if I shame another or allow myself to be shamed. can be overcome when I disavow disrespect. is eliminated when I envision the moment of disrespect and release the frozen hurt that I feel.

8.

SHAME

leaves when I feel the presence of the Divine love.

9.

SHAME

10.

SHAME

11.

SHAME ,

goes away when I say, “I love myself, I trust myself, I will be myself.” gone, I am free to be. no more.

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Spirituality 212 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

is to consciously tune into that spirit within. Do we take time to sit and be with our spirit to see what the spirit wants? And if we do know what the spirit wants, do we consciously go against it as we engage in activities that do not inspire us? Are we living a life that is in harmony with the flow of our spirit? Spirituality is not the same as being religious. It is simply a recognition that the Divine power that moves through the universe also moves through us. Allow us to start getting cozy with the power within as we deepen into spirituality. TO BE SPIRITUAL

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

SPIRITUALITY

is how I honor the Divine presence flowing through me.

2.

SPIRITUALITY

3.

SPIRITUALITY

4.

SPIRITUALITY

5.

SPIRITUALITY

6.

SPIRITUALITY

7.

SPIRITUALITY

is being kind, truthful, and serviceable. allows me to surrender to the call of my inner being. is trusting the unseen spirit within. comes when I stop my restless mind and simply be. is when my spirit says, “Move,” and I move. allows things to happen through me rather than willfully by me.

8.

SPIRITUALITY

9.

SPIRITUALITY

10.

SPIRITUALITY

11.

SPIRITUALITY

gives way to spontaneity.

is relishing in the creative flow of my spirit. is relaxing in the flow of my spirit. is synonymous with being authentic.

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Meditation to

ATTAIN GOALS

SIDDHA: This meditation is for deepening your ability to create

your own reality. Envision what you want to happen and give it focused energy as you assist in bringing it into existence.

Sit on the floor in easy pose, where your legs are crossed. This posture stills the energy of the lower centers of consciousness and allows us to more easily activate the higher centers of consciousness. You may also simply sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor to ground yourself. Your spine should be straight and your neck an extension of your spine. Hands should be in Gyan Mudra (see page 33) as they rest on the thighs with palms up or down. Focus on your third eye, located at the root of the nose between the eyebrows, and begin to see what you would like to transpire in your life. Is it an important examination that you absolutely must pass? Is it a meeting that you want to go a certain way? Is it a relationship that you would like to develop? If you can see it, it can happen. You may have difficulty seeing the details. You may not be able to see what you would like to transpire. You may see something completely different than what you would like. If you cannot envision what you want, consider the possibility that it may not happen. Do not judge what you see. Practice this meditation for 3 to 11 minutes daily. If you can see it, it can happen. You are a collaborator in the art and science of creating. If the goal, for example, is to bring a long-term relationship into being, this meditation should be done for a minimum of 40 days for the best results.

Strategy 216 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

is vital to attaining success. First, we should define our goals within the arena that we are focusing on. Financial success? Prospering career? Fulfilling relationships? In whatever arena we wish to attain our goal, the key is work. Sometimes we do not know what to do or where to go. Sometimes we may know where we want to be, but we do not know how to get there. Rather than always trying to go and get it, the Pocket Guru additionally presents the strategy of working on ourselves and letting it come to us. Through dedicated meditative practice, we will become at one with ourselves; we will develop such a union with the self that the Divine will find us. HAVING A CLEAR STRATEGY

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

is envisioning what I want and then planning how to skillfully move forward. STRATEGY

2.

STRATEGY

should be used for creating health, wealth, and happiness.

3.

STRATEGY

4.

STRATEGY

5.

STRATEGY

6.

STRATEGY

7.

STRATEGY

8.

STRATEGY

9.

STRATEGY

10.

STRATEGY

11.

STRATEGY

is surrendering to my intuition.

is heightened through my awareness of self, others, and my environment. comes when I start the day with meditation; the Divine will eventually tell me what I need to know and what to do. tells me to seek help when I need it. can be learned from others, but I must maneuver in my own way. offers clarity about my course of action. is designed to manifest my vision. says trust the flow of my spirit.

is mastering the self and letting the Divine find me.

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Stress 218 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

something happens in the environment and we find it challenging to mentally adjust. The reality is that we become stressed because we are having difficulty accepting simply what is. We can alleviate stress when we witness what is happening around us and then, after everything is said and done, consciously decide to accept what is. Allow our meditative consciousness to actively deal with everything that is presented to us and there will be no stress.

STRESS COMES WHEN

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

STRESS

tells me I am having trouble mentally adjusting.

2.

STRESS

3.

STRESS

4.

STRESS

5.

STRESS

6.

STRESS ,

7.

STRESS

8.

STRESS

9.

STRESS

10.

STRESS

leaves and peace comes.

11.

STRESS

is gone.

causes me to doubt my ability to overcome challenging moments. gets my adrenaline going.

reveals the distress within my mind. is just a state of mind. express, de-stress.

must leave so that my health is not affected. leaves when I accept what is.

leaves as I listen to the Divine and hear, “Relax your nerves.”

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Struggle 220 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

Whatever is happening in the environment is happening. To scream and holler and try to make it go away induces discomfort. What is happening simply is. Surrender and move through it, consciously. When we are in the dark tunnel, we have to keep walking to get to the exit where there’s light. Relax. STRUGGLING IS A FRAME OF MIND.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

STRUGGLE

is exhausting. I am ready for a new frame of mind.

2.

STRUGGLE

3.

STRUGGLE

4.

STRUGGLE

5.

STRUGGLE

6.

STRUGGLE

7.

STRUGGLE

was in my past, but it will not be a part of my future. leaves because my developed meditative mind tells me what to do. ceases as I relax into the reality of the moment. is overcome as I look for the good in the moment. is gone when I surrender and allow the universe to move around me. with others is no longer an option.

8.

STRUGGLE

redirects me: I relax into what is happening; it is the Divine flow.

9.

STRUGGLE

used to be part of my process, but now I go with the flow.

10.

STRUGGLE

leaves and I find peace.

11.

STRUGGLE .

I am done with it.

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Success 222 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

with drive. If we believe in our ability to succeed, then success can, eventually, be ours. But success in what? There are many arenas of success—financial, business, social, mental, personal, relationship, sexual, family, physical, spiritual—and they all require focus. Decide what arena is asking for your attention, then proceed in pursuit of success. SUCCESS STARTS

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

SUCCESS

starts with seeing myself as successful.

2.

SUCCESS

3.

SUCCESS

4.

SUCCESS

5.

SUCCESS

6.

SUCCESS

7.

SUCCESS

tells me to think, act, feel, and talk success. tells me to pay attention to the details. means being healthy, happy, and financially secure. means different things; I must decide what it means for me. says, “Seek advice, mentors, and the company of successful people.” is enhanced when I attract and work with those who support my vision.

8.

SUCCESS

is achieved through determination and discipline.

9.

SUCCESS

10.

SUCCESS

11.

SUCCESS

requires perseverance.

says, “Capitalize on the opportunity.” is for me.

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Suffer 224 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

We may suffer because we get involved with the wrong people who lead us astray or into situations that will have negative repercussions. We may also suffer because we forget the law of karma, which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Lastly, we may suffer because of samskaras, the karma with which we come into the life. To process the samskaras, we takes into consideration the country in which we were born, our gender and family, the perennial challenges and life lessons which confront us. Suffering can be diminished or avoided entirely when we commit to meditative practice on a daily basis, so that we are always being intuitively guided and protected. Yet, if for whatever reason we have succumbed to suffering, allow the following 11 statements to assist in restoring mental peace.

WHY DO WE SUFFER?

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

I SUFFER ; I feel lifeless.

2.

I SUFFER because my ego was not fulfilled.

3.

I SUFFER because of my expectation.

4.

I SUFFER because I thought I was in complete control.

5.

I SUFFER when I forget life is a flow of the Divine.

6.

I SUFFER when I wish to be some place other than “here.”

7.

I SUFFER less when I become open to possibility.

8.

I SUFFER less when I surrender to the moment.

9.

I SUFFER less when I sing, “Peace be still.” 

10. I SUFFER less when love overtakes my thoughts. 11. I SUFFER not when I realize that the Divine is present even in this moment.

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Suicide 226 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to think that anyone can get to the point where suicidal ideation enters the mind. Suicide does not solve any problem. And from the perspective of the Pocket Guru, it is the worst thing that we can do, as the body will die but the soul will still live, estranged on the planet. For those who did, however, willfully take their lives, the soul left out of one of the ten holes in the body, even though the eternal soul remained locked in the magnetic field of the Earth. No one can see them or hear them; this is commonly referred to as a ghost. The individual soul must work through a body on planet Earth; it must work out its karma, then go back home to merge with the Universal Soul, the Divine, Pure Consciousness. After death, it has been calculated that the body is a quarter of an ounce lighter; perhaps the difference is the weight of the soul. IT IS VERY UNSETTLING

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

SUICIDE

has entered my mind.

2.

SUICIDE

is not an elevating thought.

3.

SUICIDE

4.

SUICIDE

5.

SUICIDE

6.

SUICIDE

7.

SUICIDE

8.

9.

was a thought passing through my psyche. negates the Divine that gave me life. clings to cowardice and rejects courage. kills the body, but the soul will be left estranged on the planet. is a thought that must be redirected by working through hopelessness and selfhatred to belief in the divinity of the self. is not a viable emotional outlet; I will work through my dark mood to creative expression. SUICIDE

will not make me happier; I will deepen into unconditional self-love. SUICIDE

10.

SUICIDE

11.

SUICIDE

will not solve my problems.

is not the answer; I will live my life with courage.

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Surrender 228 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

is to give up being positive or negative about a situation. When we are in a state of surrender, we are neutral. And when we are neutral we are at one with the Divine. The Pocket Guru utilizes the term the Divine; however, we may refer to it as Energy, Higher Self, Unlimitedness of Being, the Beyond, the Infinite Creative Consciousness. It does not matter, as long as we understand that it is this all-encompassing Force to which we are surrendering. In a state of surrender we will have arrived at oneness: I am thou; we are one. In that time and space, the mind, soul, and heart will synchronize as we deepen into possibility. TO SURRENDER

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

SURRENDER

is challenged by my will, my ego.

2.

SURRENDER

3.

SURRENDER

4.

SURRENDER

5.

SURRENDER

6.

SURRENDER

7.

SURRENDER

8.

SURRENDER

9.

SURRENDER

brings me into harmony.

10.

SURRENDER

lives with trust.

11.

SURRENDER

to the Divine will is a loss to my ego, but a victory to my spirit. is a powerful moment when my little ego merges with the universal ego. becomes easy when I let go of my need to control. makes me feel out of control, but in reality, I am gaining control. begins when I become desireless. is a state of neutrality.

ultimately brings peace and fulfillment.

is not giving up; it is letting go into the Divine.

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Teacher 230 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

we come into the world, as John Locke says, with a “tabula rasa,” a clean slate. We must learn how to make it in life. The teacher comes when we are ready to learn. When we are willing to be a student, the teacher will appear. We need teachers. IN MANY WAYS

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

My TEACHER appears when I am ready to learn.

2.

My TEACHER is respectful of me.

3.

My TEACHER is my mother, father, friends, and coworkers.

4.

My TEACHER can be life itself as it presents its trials and situations.

5.

My TEACHER shows me what to do and what not to do.

6.

My TEACHER shows me what serves me and what does not serve me.

7.

My TEACHER tests me; I must master the lesson.

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My TEACHER tells me to bow to teachings of truth.

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9.

My TEACHER says, “Job well done.”

10. My TEACHER presents the teachings, but I must practice. 11. My TEACHER prepares me to possibly become the teacher.

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Thoughts 232 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

What have we consciously or unconsciously attracted into our lives? As we look around, we see what has appeared in our life; this is indicative of what we have been thinking. What we are thinking is one of the important factors that determines what happens in our future. Change our thoughts, and we change the world around us. Create what we want by thinking about what we want. The universe is simply a computer; it prints out what we put in. WHAT ARE WE THINKING?

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

THOUGHTS

2.

THOUGHTS

3.

THOUGHTS

4.

THOUGHTS

5.

THOUGHTS

6.

THOUGHTS

7.

THOUGHTS

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THOUGHTS

9.

THOUGHTS

10.

THOUGHTS

P O C K E T

THOUGHTS

G U R U

11.

are in my conscious mind and thoughts are also in my subconscious mind. create feelings and feelings create desires. determine my behaviors.

come to me and I consciously decide upon which thought to focus. are powerful.

are creative units in time and space. communicate to me that I am worthy. can lead to success.

can bring prosperous living (health, wealth, and happiness). I focus on bring me what I want. can create miracles in my life.

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Meditation to

BALANCE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HEMISPHERES OF THE BRAIN

SIDDHA : This meditation is a very simple action that brings serenity.

It is designed to balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain, so that the analytical and intuitional sides can come into harmony. This meditation is a tool to develop the ability to process situations with a heightened awareness, and, with regular practice, deep insights are offered into the mysteries of life.

Sit on the floor in easy pose, where your legs are crossed. This posture stills the energy of the lower centers of consciousness and allows us to more easily activate the higher centers of consciousness. You may also simply sit in a chair with both of your feet on the floor. Your spine should be straight and your neck an extension of your spine. Bring your hands up, palms facing the heart center, the middle of the chest, the sternum. Place the back of one hand in the palm of the other, crossing at a 45-degree angle so that the thumbs cross in the middle of the top palm. It does not matter which hand is on top; the crossing of the thumbs is what is integral to the meditation, as this neutralizes the ego. We are now ready to begin the four-part breath series: (1) Pucker your lips, as if you are sipping liquid through a straw. When the lungs are completely filled with breath, exhale through the same puckered lips. (2) Inhale long and deep through the nose until you have completely filled the lungs to capacity, then exhale the breath completely out through the nose. (3) Now pucker your lips again as you did in the first pranayama (breathing exercise); inhale through the puckered lips, then exhale through the nose. (4) Lastly, inhale through the nose and exhale through the puckered lips. Start by practicing this meditation for 3 minutes and slowly build up to practicing for 11 minutes.

Time 236 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

we are driven by time: rushing, behind schedule, feeling as if we do not have enough time. The real deal is that everyone has twenty-four hours within the day. And how we use it is completely up to us. Instead of being controlled by time, or even trying to control it, be at one with it. The individual who masters time is always completely immersed in the moment. This is the way to become timeless. TOO OFTEN

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

TIME

on planet Earth is the experience of my now.

2.

TIME

is given to me, today.

3.

TIME

gone is time gone.

4.

TIME

5.

TIME

6.

TIME

7.

TIME

given is the Divine’s way of saying, “Live.” is asking that I recognize an opportunity in the moment. proposes an opportunity to live and love. reminds me to live passionately from my heart.

8.

TIME

9.

TIME

10.

TIME

P O C K E T

TIME

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11.

brings fulfillment when I dare to be myself.

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that is of importance is present time. becomes mine when I live wholeheartedly in the moment. is now.

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Today 238 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

be duplicated. It is unique, unlike any other. See how the day unfolds. Who has come into our lives today? What situations have presented themselves? Accept the ideas, feelings, events, and persons that present themselves to us today. Consciously deal with it all. Be thankful; it is the flow of the Divine.

TODAY WILL NEVER

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

TODAY ,

I acknowledge the Omnipresent Divine.

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TODAY ,

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TODAY ,

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TODAY ,

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TODAY

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TODAY ,

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TODAY ,

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TODAY ,

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TODAY ,

10.

TODAY

11.

TODAY .

I consciously embrace each moment. I surrender to whatever life brings.

I let go of expectation and am completely present in my life! is here. I live.

I open up to possibility and declare, “I am, I am!” I see love everywhere.

I lovingly present myself to the world. is a blessing.

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Tomorrow 240 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

in front of the other with the hope that tomorrow will come. To prepare today for a good tomorrow is a respectable discipline. Let us be conscientious today so that tomorrow we easily ride the wave. In other words, get an education, choose and master a trade, learn from the learned, develop financial wisdom. The fairy tale of the three little pigs comes to mind. The third little pig worked hard to build his house of brick. He had a good tomorrow when the wolf tried to blow his house down. Prepare today for a good tomorrow.

WE PUT ONE FOOT

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

TOMORROW

purports to be best when I prepare today.

2.

TOMORROW

3.

TOMORROW

4.

TOMORROW

5.

TOMORROW

6.

TOMORROW

7.

TOMORROW

is a new day.

8.

TOMORROW

can be better than today.

9.

TOMORROW

can bring untold blessings.

10.

TOMORROW

is the hope of today.

11.

TOMORROW

is often riddled with challenges because of yesterday. can be sunny even though today was dark. is the prayer, because today I prayed. can be envisioned today.

gives me hope as I envision it today.

is not promised; therefore, I live passionately today.

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Transitions 242 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

in the reality that the Earth is moving right now? This is not a static universe, so release the concept that things must remain the same. We transition from infancy to toddlerhood, childhood, teenage years, young adulthood, middle age, and, hopefully, old age. We are constantly in motion and transition. CAN WE SIT

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

TRANSITIONS

are merely a moment in time and space.

2.

TRANSITIONS

3.

TRANSITIONS

4.

TRANSITIONS

5.

TRANSITIONS

6.

TRANSITIONS

7.

TRANSITIONS

take me from here to there.

are taking me into the unknown. are milestones on the journey of life. are necessary for my growth.

are challenging only when I resist. are easy when I surrender to the process.

8.

TRANSITIONS

tell me to enjoy the process.

9.

TRANSITIONS

say flow in timelessness.

10.

TRANSITIONS

are the Divine moving me on.

11. I welcome TRANSITIONS .

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Trust 244 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

of the Pocket Guru, it is not love but trust that is the Highest Consciousness. We can love ourselves, but do we trust ourselves? Allow us to do the mental, emotional, and spiritual work so that we can trust our sensations, feelings, and intuition. Love should be at the core of all our endeavors, but trust is the fuel that propels us into action. FROM THE PERSPECTIVE

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

I TRUST that Divine love is always working on my behalf.

2.

I TRUST that this life is an opportunity for me to be myself.

3.

I TRUST my heart when it tells me how it feels about a person, situation, or incident.

4.

I TRUST myself, so then I know who to trust.

5.

I TRUST my intuition, so I will not befall a fate.

6. I TRUST that I will overcome any challenges I face. 7.

I TRUST that there is a solution to all perceived problems.

8.

I TRUST that I will be successful in my endeavors.

9.

I TRUST the uncanny flow of my spirit as it leads me to wonderful discovery.

10. I TRUST , therefore I can. 11. I TRUST myself.

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Truth 246 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

TRUTH IS DEEPLY PENETRATING .

How to express your

truth? With others, truth is to be clearly and effectively communicated. When we speak and live our truth, we are real, authentic. Truth be told and lived.

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

TRUTH

is what is transpiring in my immediate environment; I must consciously deal with it.

2.

TRUTH

3.

TRUTH

4.

TRUTH ,

5.

TRUTH

6.

TRUTH ,

7.

TRUTH

8.

TRUTH ,

T H E

9.

TRUTH

spoken is what will bring me contentment.

P O C K E T

10.

TRUTH

lived is a soulful life.

11.

TRUTH

is penetrating.

can help resolve conflict.

can heal those in doubt, confusion, and dismay. when spoken harshly, can be hurtful to others. requires me to be discerning as to when and how to say it. which is unsettling, should be processed, not dismissed.

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is sometimes difficult to hear.

when spoken, releases my hurt and pain.

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Understanding 248 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

to a wholesome outlook on whatever is transpiring. This is especially true for dealing with other people; often we forget that others do not always think and see the world as we do. This can be problematic, as we are prone to emotional hurt when others do or say something that we are not expecting.  To deeply understand, get quiet and ask the Divine, “What is going on?” Wait for your answer. The ability to receive Divine guidance is enhanced if we establish an ongoing relation with the Divine through daily meditation. And if perchance our understanding of what is going on still is not clear, then go to another that you respect and ask the Divine to speak to you through them. Once we understand, then we can proceed with knowing. UNDERSTANDING IS CENTRAL

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

To have an UNDERSTANDING is to be armed with knowledge.

2.

To have an UNDERSTANDING is to have connected with the superconscious mind through meditation.

3.

To have an UNDERSTANDING of the coherence within my life brings me depth.

4.

To have an UNDERSTANDING , I am assisted by experts, friends, parents, teachers, and mentors.

5.

To have an UNDERSTANDING of practical living skills is vital, for I must survive.

6.

To have an UNDERSTANDING is to know what to do and also what not to do.

7.

To have an UNDERSTANDING is the ability to stand under a person, a situation, as well as a different outlook to gain perspective. 

8.

To have an UNDERSTANDING of my intimate companions, business/ career, and life situation is important, so I can proceed with acuity.

9.

To have an UNDERSTANDING of others’ feelings as well as their way of thinking helps me prosper in life.

10. To have an UNDERSTANDING , I meditate so the Divine can talk to me. 11. To have an UNDERSTANDING is to have a heightened awareness.

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Wisdom 250 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

many sources: books, experts, family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, elders, and even children. Also, we can gain wisdom through lived experience, as well as daily meditative practice. In meditation, information is downloaded from the universal computer. Within this metaphor, we are comparing the universe to a computer as the embodiment of divine intelligence. If we think of it in those terms, then through meditation, wisdom comes to us. Let’s deeply process the lived life, be open to the flow of wisdom, and conscientiously do the work of meditation, so that we can become the wise old person.

WISDOM COMES FROM

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

WISDOM

2.

WISDOM

3.

WISDOM

4.

WISDOM

5.

WISDOM

6.

WISDOM

7.

WISDOM

protects me as well as my loved ones. comes through being a good student in the school of life. turns a student into a teacher.

is knowledge that has been churned and learned. is “seeing through” a situation so I can learn from the experience. is knowing that for every sequence of actions, there will be a consequence.

8.

WISDOM

9.

WISDOM

10.

WISDOM

11.

leads me down the right path.

turns the seemingly tragic into an opportunity. brings security to my life.

comes through meditative practice, so that I am always unconsciously conscious. is the Higher Self talking through me. WISDOM

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Word 252 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

on the planet than the Word, for it is through the Word that we connect with the Divine. The Divine is the creative, organizational, and destructive element within the universe, and as our word connects with the Divine, we must be conscious of what we say. The Word is a creative unit. We must respect the power of the Word. THERE IS NOTHING MORE POWERFUL

POWER STATEMENTS 1.

My WORD is a creative unit.

2.

My WORD can impact myself and others positively or negatively.

3.

My WORD uplifts, inspires, and reinforces myself and others to excellence.

4.

My WORD must always be diplomatic.

5.

My WORD affects my prospective future.

6.

My WORD focuses, directs, and manifests consciousness.

7.

My WORD is empowered when my subconscious is cleansed.

8.

My WORD brings me honor as I consistently honor it.

9.

My WORD , when propelled by a passionate heart, has potency.

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10. My WORD is potent, whether written or spoken.

P O C K E T

11. My WORD is holy, for when I speak, the Divine is speaking.

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Acknowledgments 254 T H E P O C K E T G U R U

my manager, Cameron Kadison, who believed in me enough to take me on as a client, which later resulted in the introduction to Nicole Tourtelot, my book agent, for whom I am most grateful. I would also like to express my appreciation to Dr. Karey Pohn, who was there during the initial inception of The Pocket Guru and who offered invaluable direction in terms of the structure. And for the many friends who periodically encouraged me to complete the manuscript, such as Damien Smith, Dr. Regina Edmond, and psychotherapist Mike Lane, I honor you. I want to recognize Linda Morris, who assisted in transcribing the drafts. And last but not least, my VP of Operations, TaNisha Cameron, who formatted the edits and helped orchestrate deadlines with the publisher, I thank you. I thank you all! I WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE

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